CVOR - Certified Surgical Technologist

adventhealth; Colorado; On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Littleton, Colorado is hiring a Surgical Technician to join our Operating Room team. You will set up sterile tables, assist surgeons, prepare medications, and maintain sterile technique throughout procedures.

This full-time day-shift role offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and eligibility for shift differentials. Applicants should have a High School diploma, completion of a Surgical Technician program, and BLS certification. Experience in cardiovascular procedures strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv. required.
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Cardiovascular (CV) experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications for procedures.
• Prepares and labels solutions and medications used, reporting amounts for charting.
• Prepares back table and mayo stand, anticipating surgeon needs.
• Provides supplies or equipment for the surgeon, nurses, and anesthesiologist.
• Maintains sterile technique and assists in prepping the room for next patient.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Experience CV/Heart care

Education

High School Grad or Equiv.

Surgical Technician program completion

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

7700 S BROADWAY

City:

LITTLETON

State:

Colorado

Postal Code:

80122

Job Description:

• FT Days
• $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus
• This position is eligible for Operating Room (OR) shift differentials.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedures.
• Prepares and labels solutions and medications used, reporting amounts for charting.
• Prepares back table and mayo stand, anticipating the needs of the surgeon using the surgeon's preference card.
• Provides supplies or equipment upon request for the surgeon, nurses, and/or anesthesiologist.
• Holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctions operative site, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, cuts suture material, connects drains to suction apparatus, and applies dressings to a wound.
• Assists with draping sterile field and covers operating and instrument tables.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation, before incision is closed, and as needed.
• Delivers surgical specimens/cultures from operative field to circulating nurse.
• Maintains the highest standard of sterile technique during procedures by checking package integrity, indicators, and opening procedures.
• Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures, reviews and replaces supplies in the surgical case following a procedure, and discards expired medications per protocol.
• Assists with terminal cleaning of the operating room, puts equipment, supplies, and instruments away as required, and assists in prepping the room for the next patient.
• Uses physician preference card to identify supplies and equipment needed for scheduled surgical or emergency procedures and updates preference cards with necessary changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills [Required]
• Experience Cardiovascular (CV) / Hearts [Strongly Preferred]

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv. [Required]

Field of Study:

Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program

Work Experience:

Experience in a surgical setting

Licenses and Certifications:

Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/49cf4xnf

Pay Range:

$27.15 - $50.50

Applications are accepted on an on-going basis

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.