Primary City/State:

Phoenix, Arizona

Department Name:

Surg-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

*** $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for experience Surgical Techs!

Banner Health was named to Fortune’s Most Innovative Companies in America 2025 list for the third consecutive year and named to Newsweek's list of Most Trustworthy Companies in America for the second year in a row. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

At Banner Estrella, Operating Room nurses are valued as skilled professionals and essential partners in surgical care. Our 12‑operating‑room department supports a diverse and complex surgical case mix, and we are committed to an environment where clinical expertise, collaboration, and open communication are fundamental to how we work.

Surgical Specialties Include:

• General Surgery

• Bariatric Surgery

• Orthopedic Surgery, including total joint procedures (hip, knee, shoulder, ankle)

• Orthopedic Spine Surgery

• Gynecological Surgery

• Prostate and Urological Surgery

• Robotic‑Assisted Surgery utilizing four da Vinci 5 (DV5) robotic systems

• Heart and Vascular Surgery

Our Operating Room is known for its strong sense of connection, trust, and teamwork. Nurses work closely with one another, surgeons, and anesthesia partners in an environment where people know each other, support each other, and communicate clearly, especially during complex and high‑acuity cases.

Leadership is visible and engaged, and nurses are encouraged to share their perspectives, raise concerns, and contribute to ongoing improvements in practice and workflow. Professional judgment is respected, preparation is prioritized, and collaboration is the standard, not the exception.

As a Surgical Technologist, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department! Our Main Operating Rooms boasts of 11 OR suites. Services offered include but are not limited to: general cases, GYN, laparoscopic cases, ENT, plastics, podiatry, urology, robotics, cardiac/vascular, endovascular, neuro/spine, and orthopedics.

SHIFT DETAILS

Employment Type: Full-time

Hours per Week: 40 Hours | 4'10s

Shift: 6:30 AM - 5 PM

Schedule: Monday - Friday

On call, weekends, holidays: rotating with other staff

Enjoy an 18%-night shift differential and a flat rate $3/hour weekend shift differential and $5/hour while on call.

Banner Estrella Medical Center is a 353-bed acute care hospital providing a full range of health care services to the fast growing communities of west Phoenix. Opened in 2005, this is an innovative, fully electronic facility that features electronic medical records, computerized physician order entry, digital radiography, sophisticated ICU monitoring and much more. In fact, we've been named one of the "ten most innovative hospitals in the country" by Newsweek Magazine and are recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. The hospital is also designed to provide a soothing, healing atmosphere for both patients and their family members. We encourage the use of such therapies as pet therapy, aromatherapy, spiritual care and Reiki Therapy.

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. 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.

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 cas