Certified Surgical Technologist

OrthoColorado Hospital; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

OrthoColorado Hospital in Colorado is seeking a Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech with OR experience to support orthopedic and sports medicine surgeries. Responsibilities include preparing sterile instrument setups, passing tools to surgeons, and assisting with patient movement and room turnover.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program, HS Diploma/GED, BLS, and Colorado DORA registration or CST/NCCT certification.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills required.
• One year of OR experience preferred.
• Experience in a specialty field preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Complete Surgical Technician program required.
• BLS certification from AHA required.
• Colorado DORA registration as surgical technologist required.
• NBSTSA CST or NCCT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN and assist during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
• Assist in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.
• Scrub on all cases and support room turnover and restocking for next day’s cases.

Skills

Basic Computer skills

One year of OR experience

Experience in a specialty field

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program

Tools

BLS (American Heart Association)

DORA surgical technologist registration

NBSTSA CST or NCCT certification

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are proud to share that we are known for our leading surgical services, state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedures and for having the best in robotics technology. Here, you'll work in partnership and learn from exceptional physicians and incredible nurses that value your skills and share a passion for innovation and outcome excellence.

A surgical tech or SPD role is not just an opportunity to be a difference-maker, it's the chance to harness the knowledge, support and potential that surrounds you.

As a Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech you will:

• Work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
• Assist surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
• Assist in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.

Previous OR experience with Ortho/ Sports Medicine cases required

One Year of OR Experience Required

Day to Day duties:

• Scrub on all cases.
• Surgical Cases include; Orthopedic, Total joint replacements (Hips, Shoulder, Knees Ankles etc.), Ortho Spine and Sports Medicine.
• Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
• Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next day’s cases.
• Maintaining sterile field during procedures.
• Handing instruments to surgeons, anticipating surgeon’s needs.
• Maintaining and updating preference cards.

OR Suites-8 OR Suites, 11 Pre-Op Beds, 10 PACU Bays, 48 Inpatient Beds

Approx.450-550+ cases per month

No surgeries on holidays or weekends.Like a Surgery center. No weekends no nights. No Call!!

Schedule- PRN- Variable days of week and start times per Surgical Volume and Current Unit needs. TBD with OR manager during interviews.

Per policy PRN requires a Minavailability for 5 shifts in a 6 week schedule block and 2 holiday per year

M-F. No Call, No Nights, No Weekends.

Schedule is made every 6 weeks by the manager

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Basic Computer skills required.
• One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Experience in a specialty field preferred.
• HS Diploma/GED required
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado. * A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech required
• Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery (CST) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required

Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Where You'll Work

OrthoColorado Hospital is Colorado's only orthopedic specialty hospital and is designed specifically for the orthopedic patient. With such a specialized facility and team of experts, we have the utmost in experience and understanding of the needs of orthopedic patients meaning better outcomes, increased patient satisfaction and a reduced risk of infection or complications. Located on the St. Anthony Medical Campus, OrthoColorado Hospital is a joint venture between physician investors and CommonSpirit Mountain Region. Our state-of-the-art facility features a 48-bed inpatient unit, including six intermediate care beds and eight operating rooms. All members of our team from pre-operative care through recovery and our in-patient nurses are specialty trained in orthopedics. Our surgeons are renowned for their talent, knowledge and experience in their orthopedic specialties and subspecialties. Having a team with a focused background and years of experience allow our employees to provide an unprecedented level of care, resulting in the best outcomes and experience for our patients.