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 Surgical Technologists support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.
Posting Specifics
- Pay Details: $28.15/hour + depending on experience (Certified). $25.58/hour + depending on experience (Uncertified)
- Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
- Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week
- Department: General Surgery, Lutheran Medical Center
Your Role:
As a Surgical Technologist, you need to know how to:
- Assist in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Assemble, organize and complete case carts according to doctor's preference lists.
- Provide appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and maintain a sterile environment. May assist surgeon by passing instruments during cases.
- Count sponges, needles, blades and instruments using proper technique and established policy.
- Assist in maintenance and care of specimens and prepare for laboratory analysis. Handle specimens, implants, dressings, soiled instruments, contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with established policy and recommended standards of practice.
- Assist with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up, replacement and restocking of supplies and equipment. Care for instruments and equipment.
Your Experience:
We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require:
Minimum Requirements (Certified)
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of a formal, accredited Surgical Technologist program (training in the US Military may substitute for the completion of the formal Surgical Technologist training).
- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.
- Registered in state of practice as a Surgical Technologist through DORA is required.
- NCCT Surgical Technologist certification (TS-C) or NBSTSA certification is required.
Minimum Requirements (Uncertified)
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Graduate of a formal, accredited Surgical Technologist program (training in the US Military may substitute for the completion of the formal Surgical Technologist training).
- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association.
- Registered in state of practice as a Surgical Technologist through DORA is required.
Preferred:
- At least one (1) year of OR scrubbing experience.
- At least one (1) year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital.
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: Lutheran Medical Center
Work City: Wheat Ridge
Work State: Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$25.58 - $39.49
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
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