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Hours Part-time
Location Tucson, Arizona

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Banner Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Surgical Technologist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Employment Type: Staff

Primary City/State:

Tucson, Arizona

Department Name:

Anesthesiology-Main OR

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Banner Health has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care. In addition, we recently made Newsweek’s list of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.

These recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement.

As an OR Tech in the Main Operating room you will work with a team of Doctors, Nurses and techs to help the patients of the Tucson area.  You will have the opportunity to learn from the ground up in a large level 1 trauma surgical department.  This is the just the beginning of your career in periop services!  

The schedule for this role is 3'12s working 6 AM - 7 PM Monday-Wednesday.

*Initial orientation will occur on morning and mid shift. Details will be discussed during the interview.

Take a virtual tour of a unit at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson. 

If you are ready to join a dynamic team, apply today!

See the Benefits Guide under the Total Rewards section of this posting, to learn more about our great benefit package!

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health-care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. Also located on the campus is Diamond Children's - recognized for its specialized pediatric services including neonatal and intensive care, emergency medicine and cancer therapies. Banner - University Medical Center Tucson is a Level 1 Trauma Center, meaning we care for the most critically injured patients. The hospital is consistently listed among the nation's top hospitals in the prestigious Best Hospitals ranking by U.S. News & World Report. The academic medical center has earned Magnet Recognition becoming the only hospital in southern Arizona to meet the rigorous standards of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for nursing excellence. The hospital's physicians are full-time faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. Our specialty services include comprehensive heart and cancer care, advanced neuroscience techniques and a multi-organ transplant program.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides support to the surgical team by providing basic patient care and assistance as directed. Promotes patient safety by assuring safe functioning of OR specialty equipment during procedures and ensuring appropriate supplies are available.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Serves as a resource person in designated surgical specialty to ensure coordination of necessary instruments and equipment.

2. Maintains unit equipment. This includes, but is not limited to: setting up; cleaning; performing basic troubleshooting of equipment; performing safety checks on equipment and specialty carts as directed, calibrates and replaces soda lime. Monitors equipment for malfunctions, performs light maintenance or arranges for repairs. May complete room setup, assemble equipment, and maintain anesthesia specialty carts.

3. Tracks and monitors availability of equipment and instruments for procedures in collaboration with the members of the OR Team.

4. Maintains adequate inventory of anesthesia and surgical supplies both in the OR and anesthesia work areas.

5. Assists with pulling supplies for cases, rotating inventory, and monitoring expiration dates.

6. Under the direction of the RN circulator, assists with basic patient care as requested. Practices aseptic technique per competency.

7. Performs functional tasks and utilizes equipment as delegated by a licensed professional. This may require additional specialized training provided by the department, consistent with demonstrated competency.

8. Assists with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover.

9. Responsibilities are typically within the department but may require assisting in other areas which administer anesthesia. Incumbents must be able to think critically and make quick decisions in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs and other members of the multiple-disciplinary OR team.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Current BLS certification.

An understanding of inventory management tasks and the ability to work effectively with a computer based inventory management system.

Requires strong communication (written and verbal) skills, time management, problem solving ability, customer service and organizational skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS


Previous experience working with specialty instruments and equipment is strongly preferred. Knowledge of patient related supplies, materials, and aseptic techniques are preferred. Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferably surgical services or specialty procedure area.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EOE/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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Banner Health Job ID #R4373310. Posted job title: specialty operating room or technician

About Banner Health

About Banner Health

Banner Health is one of the largest, nonprofit health care systems in the

country and the leading nonprofit provider of hospital services in all the

communities we serve. Throughout our network of hospitals, primary care

health centers, research centers, labs, physician practices and more, our

skilled and compassionate professionals use the latest technology to make

health care easier, so life can be better. The many locations, career

opportunities, and benefits offered at Banner Health help to make the Banner

journey unique and fulfilling for every employee.


Our Mission

Banner’s nonprofit mission statement serves as the foundational language for

our organization. “Making health care easier, so life can be better.” This

mission statement focuses everyone in the organization on a singular purpose

– excellent patient care. In addition, our mission guides decision making,

defines organizational behavior, set the standards for our day-to-day work,

and drives performance.


Our Diversity

At Banner Health, we value and celebrate equity, diversity and inclusion by

promoting and cultivating a culturally rich workforce honored to serve, support

and provide services to our diverse communities. We respect and value the

various backgrounds and differences among our team members that allows

them to be who they are. We believe leveraging these unique perspectives,

experiences and talents not only enhances our Banner family, but supports

our effectiveness and success as an organization. With a strong focus on our

talent, culture and community, we provide opportunities internally and

externally through:


 Programs focusing on our talent pipeline.


 Team Member Resource Groups that offer team member development,

community outreach, and resources for well-being.


 Diversity, equity and inclusion education available through facilitator led

virtual platforms.


 Collaborating with community partners to bring accurate health

information and resources to our underserved communities.


 Focusing on health disparities and social determinants of health.

Benefits

  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Health Care FSA
  • Discount program
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Health savings account

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Posting ID: 931941066 Posted: 2024-05-02 Job Title: Surgical Technologist