Surgical Technologist Interventional Radiology

Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Angiography-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

As a Surgical Technologist within our Interventional Radiology Lab at Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix, you will be integral part of the team. We are proud to be Magnet facility, Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Trauma Center, and Comprehensive Stroke Center.

Our Interventional Radiology Lab is high acuity, specializing in venous, arterial, and non-endovascular procedures. Interventional procedures include angiograms, angioplasty, stent placements, neuro coiling, stroke thrombectomy, embolization of bleeds, Y-90 for liver cancer, ablations, and line placements for chemotherapy and hemodialysis. The IR team is comprised of highly skilled professionals that include registered nurses, interventional radiologist, neuro interventionalist, advanced practice providers, and special procedure technologist. We have a collaborative culture with the Interventionalist Physicians who have been here for over 10 years.

Duties: You will be with a Special Procedures Technician who will be managing the Fluoro while you scrub in on cases and assist the Interventional Radiologist with complex angiograms (TIPS, EKOS, UFE's, Fistulograms, PE Thrombectomy), line placements, chest tubes, drains, and more.

Shift: 4x10's; Rotating Monday - Friday 7:30a - 6:00p day shifts, rotating days off.

**No call requirment at this time, some holiday and weekend rotations.

Location: Banner University Medical Center, 1111 E McDowell Rd Phoenix

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. This world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, a number of unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus includes fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics, a new patient tower and two clinic buildings.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.

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. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.

2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.

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. This position follows safety procedures in regards 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. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians and patient families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and current basic life support certification.

Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency

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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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