Banner Health·Tucson, Arizona
The Surgical Technologist prepares and manages sterile instruments and equipment for cardiovascular surgeries. They assist physicians with advanced tasks including heart-lung machine use and maintain a sterile field throughout the procedure.
Primary City/State: Tucson, Arizona
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Banner – University Medical Center Tucson is nationally recognized for providing exceptional patient care, teaching future health care professionals and conducting groundbreaking research. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.
As an CVOR Surgical Technologist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department!
Employment Type: Full-time
Hours per Week: 4-10s or 5-8s| 40hrs
Shift: Day shift
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Yes, weekend and holiday rotations required.
Enjoy a flat rate $5/hr for call, $3/hour weekend shift differential and an 18%-night shift differential, when applicable.
*Recruiter will go over eligibility for sign-on bonus and schedule details during interview.
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.
This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure. Participants in the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned. Is proficient to scrub on a minimum of two surgical specialties.
The Cardiovascular Operating Room Surgical Technologist is responsible for assisting the physician with advanced tasks during surgical procedures which include cardiopulmonary bypass/heart-lung machine use, cardiac assistive devices, and vascular access and interventions. The CVOR ST must be able to work under high pressure in a fast paced environment.
Core functions 1.
Prepares for surgical procedures.
Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments.
Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies.
Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment and makes minor adjustments or calls biomedical equipment staff.
Checks schedule and plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue. Maintains competency to scrub in a minimum of two surgical specialties.
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 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. Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.
7. May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.
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This position follows safety procedures in regard to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments.
Participates in emergency call rotation.
Is proficient to scrub on at least two surgical specialties.
Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff.
External customers may include practicing physicians, patient families and vendors or sales reps.
High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
Requires certification as a surgical technologist and one to two years of experience in a surgical technologist role OR three to four years in a surgical technologist role. Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
This position must be able to scrub proficiently on a minimum of two surgical specialties. The 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.
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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Requires a high school diploma, BLS certification, and certification as a surgical technologist. Candidates must have between one to four years of experience and proficiency in at least two surgical specialties.
Market context
Arizona hospitals and cardiac surgery centers commonly need CVOR surgical technologists to support cardiovascular procedures and maintain sterile, efficient operating rooms. This role is competitive because employers often look for BLS, surgical technologist certification, experience in multiple specialties, and comfort with fast-paced team coordination. Before applying, compare the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here with the original posting so you can confirm specialty experience, shift differentials, and sign-on bonus details quickly.
