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
You.
You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room. You know how to stay organized and move fast. You respond calmly in high-pressure situations. You’re generous with your thoughts, your partnership and especially your voice in the OR because your opinion matters. You’re great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.
Us.
Our Operating Room boasts 9 surgical suites with one heart room and one cystoscopy room. Main OR specialties include: OB-GYN, Orthopedics (largest service line), General Surgery, Cardiac, Neuro, ENT, Urology, Plastics and Podiatry. We also have DaVinci robotics on-site.
We are proud to be a Heart and Neurovascular Center, an accredited Chest Pain Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level II Trauma Center.
Lutheran Medical Center (http://www.lutheranmedicalcenter.org/) is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 249-bed community-based hospital provides comprehensive, specialty care to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Dating back to 1905, we are proud of the rich history and inspiring mission our hospital has embodied for over 110 years.
Your day.
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 provide and maintain a sterile environment. May assist surgeon by passing instruments to surgeon 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. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
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.
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