Job Description:
Surgical Technologists perform various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that the Surgical Technologist will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.
Shifts and Scheduling
PRN/As Needed. Typically weekday shifts. PRN caregivers maybe asked to cover open and needed shifts on the weekends
Essential Functions
Surgical Technologists have accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
Maintains the sterile field and a safe environment.
The tech recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
Surgical Technologists prepare the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
Surgical Technologists may assist with sterile processing.
This tech will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT scope of practice.
Surgical Technologists can identify emergency situations and exercise judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
On completion of the procedure, the tech will assist with room turnover, cleaning, and prepare for the next procedure.
Surgical Technologists have a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to ORT II, III and IV.
Posting Specifics
Level I Pay Range: $26.48 - $40.87/hour (depending on experience)
Level II Pay Range: $29.14 - $44.94/hour (depending on experience)
Level III Pay Range: $32.02 - $49.44/hour (depending on experience)
Benefits Eligible: No
Shift Details: PRN/As Needed. Typically weekday shifts. PRN caregivers maybe asked to cover open and needed shifts on the weekends
Location: Operating Rooms - St. Joseph Hospital (Denver, Colorado)
The Surgical Technologist role has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to Surgical Technologist levels II or III.
Skills
Surgeries
Life Support
Sterile Processing
Sterile Field
Sterility
Surgical Services
Emergency Situations
Sterilization
Supervision
Minimum Qualifications (Level I)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, or:
Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam), or
Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three years, or
Hired for on-the-job training in a rural hospital, or
International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Competent in basic procedures or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix.
Able to take assigned call.
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.
In addition to meeting Level I requirements (above), to qualify for a Level II/III role, you must also meet the following requirements:
Minimum Qualifications (Level II)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Competent in Basic Procedures and two or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix
Able to take assigned call
Must be in good standing.
Minimum Qualifications (Level III)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants) and/or facility case mix.
Able to take assigned call
Must be in good standing
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Saint Joseph Hospital
Work City:
Denver
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$26.48 - $40.87
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