Certified Surgical Tech — Day Shift, Part-Time, $5K Sign-On

Native American Talent; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus potential

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AdventHealth Castle Rock is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our team in a part-time daytime role. You will assist surgeons, prepare instruments, assist with turnover, and ensure aseptic technique and patient safety in a fast-paced operating room.

Minimum High School grad; Associate degree or Technical/Vocational training and Surgical Technology field study preferred. BLS and state CST/TS-C certs required; 2+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate by reading, writing legibly, speaking, and comprehending English effectively to carry out job requirements.
• Basic skills related to aseptic/sterile technique and knowledge of surgical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the healthcare industry.
• Up-to-date knowledge of surgical instruments and supplies to hand surgeons the correct tools during surgeries.
• Up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and laws at various jurisdictional levels.
• Ability to understand and process surgeon dictated instructions and directions.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask and possess excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon and keeps the circulating nurse informed throughout a procedure.
• Maintains high standards and quality in facilitating cost savings and containment.
• Assembles all necessary supplies, equipment, and medications prior to the procedure.
• Supports customer and employee satisfaction activities; maintains good relationships with physicians, management, other departments, and staff; and responds to complaints in a timely manner.
• Monitors aseptic technique of the entire surgical team and takes immediate corrective action for any breaks in technique.
• Identifies and reports environmental concerns to management and ensures adherence to regulatory standards and policies.
• Supervises other healthcare team members in the surgical environment and assists with orientation, training, and education of new personnel.
• Promotes a safe environment and takes appropriate action in emergency situations, controlling hazards that may endanger patients, visitors, and employees.
• Follows CDC isolation guidelines, uses PPE appropriately, and performs hand washing according to policy, adhering to all infection control practices.
• Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
• Provides assistance and support to members of the surgical team as needed.
• Assists the team with safe and efficient operating room turnover times and directs ancillary personnel during room turnover.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Aseptic technique

Surgical instrumentation

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Associate

Technical/Vocational School

Surgical Technology field study

Job description

AdventHealth Castle Rock is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our team in a part-time daytime role. You will assist surgeons, prepare instruments, assist with turnover, and ensure aseptic technique and patient safety in a fast-paced operating room.

Minimum High School grad; Associate degree or Technical/Vocational training and Surgical Technology field study preferred. BLS and state CST/TS-C certs required; 2+ years of experience preferred.