Specialty Operating Room OR Technician

United States
On-site
Mid Level
Posted 30 Oct 2026

Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Evening Job Category: Clinical Care We are honored to have earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for a third year in a row.

BGMC offers a wide range of surgical specialties serving a mostly adult population. BGMC supplies all surgical support to Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center As a Specialty Operating Room Technician , you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our Surgery department!.

Our WIS and NICU services support an average of 4,000 deliveries per year.

About Banner Health

This recognition reflects the dedication, expertise and compassion of our team members, who make Banner Health a great place to work.

Banner Gateway Medical Center has 13 Operating Rooms.

Located near Phoenix in Gilbert, Ariz., Banner Gateway Medical Center offers 286 private rooms, 13 operating suites, a 46-bed emergency department and shares a campus with the Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Key specialties include oncology, obstetrics, bariatric surgery, emergency and other services that focus on meeting the changing needs of the dynamic and growing community we serve.

Responsibilities

Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities for growth and development at Banner Health's state-of-the-art hospital Banner Gateway Medical Center.
With comprehensive electronic medical records, physician order entry, digital radiography and proprietary advanced patient monitoring, Banner Gateway provides you with the innovative resources you need to provide your patients with the best care possible.
Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Located in Gilbert, Ariz. (the Phoenix Metro area) on the Banner Gateway Campus, the center provides world-class care for oncology patients - both inpatient and outpatient - and has also brought leading oncology programs to the Banner Gateway campus including designation as a Stem Cell Transplant Center of Excellence and comprehensive
Head & Neck cancer care.
Our capabilities include five linear accelerator vaults, a brachytherapy vault, an advanced diagnostic imaging suite with PET/CT scan, more than 70 infusion bays, a cryopreservation lab and much more.
Our inpatient medical oncology unit also incorporates a program that utilizes the electronic surveillance partnership in caring for the patient, where remote nurses have the ability to interact with patients via two-way audio-video to assist the bedside nurse with patient care.
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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Benefits

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health.
This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

SHIFT DETAILS Employment Type

Full-time Hours per Week: 40 Hours | 5 8 hour shifts Shift: 12:00PM - 8:30PM Schedule: Monday - Friday On call, weekends, holidays: Yes, holidays and weekends rotating with other staff.

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.