Intraop Surgical Technologist

Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: June 16, 2022

Job Description:

Primary City/State:Sun City West, ArizonaDepartment Name: Surg-HospWork Shift: EveningJob Category:Clinical CareBanner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 390 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, extended care, outpatient diagnostic services, acute and outpatient rehabilitation and adult behavioral services.POSITION SUMMARYThis position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue.3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.4. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.5. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.6. May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.7. Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Banner Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.NOTE: The core functions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented as outlined by the incumbent's immediate manager.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESDIRECTLY REPORTINGNoneMATRIX OR INDIRECT REPORTINGNoneTYPE OF SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESN/ABanner Health Leadership will strive to uphold the mission, values, and purpose of the organization. They will serve as role models for staff and act in a people-centered, service excellence-focused, and results-oriented manner.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENT FACTORSDP - Typical Direct Patient Care environment: (Nutrition Rep, Chaplain, RN)Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently.Possess physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.Needs adequate hearing and visual acuity, including adequate color vision.Requires fine motor skills, adequate eye-hand coordination, and ability to grasp and handle objects.Able to use proper body mechanics to assist patients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed, chair or wheelchair.May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and bodily fluids.Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.May require periodic use of personal computer.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory AgencyThe position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSGraduation from a certified school of surgical technology or tw years of operating room experience.Additional related education and/or experience preferred.DATE APPROVED 01/23/2022

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