LEAD SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST

AdventHealth; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 41 000 - 77 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Parental leave

Career Development

Mental Health Resources

Résumé du poste

AdventHealth in Denver, CO, seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to coordinate surgery schedules, ensure sterility, and support patient safety in the operative environment. You will liaise between physicians and OR staff, prep instruments, and assist in maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients.

Requirements include valid CST/BLS certifications, 1+ year of experience, and successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology program.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
• Successful Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program

Responsabilités

• Coordinate surgery schedules for physicians' operating rooms
• Maintain sterile field and infection control
• Ensure patient safety in the operative environment
• Serve as liaison between physicians and operating room staff
• Precept, mentor and train team members

Connaissances

Sterile technique

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Patient safety

Communication

Equipment knowledge

Formation

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Surgical Technology program

Description du poste

Our Promise

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 Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 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: 2525 S DOWNING ST City: DENVER State: Colorado Postal Code: 80210

Job Description

Coordinates surgery schedules for physicians' operating rooms, including times, procedure names, and consents. Ensures sterility of all items in the sterile field to prevent surgical infection. Ensures patient safety within the operative environment. Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy. Prepares supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases using physician preference lists and knowledge of procedures, patient positioning, and sterile technique. Validates correct patient and operative site, keeps accurate counts, labels medication/fluids, adheres to safe handling and disposal of sharps, and maintains a safe, clean environment for patients. Acts as a liaison between physicians and operating room staff. Serves as a preceptor, role model, and resource for team members, coaching and teaching new team members and students. Increases clinical knowledge and skills independently, working with unfamiliar procedures and surgeons to expand and develop new skills. Works with equipment specialists, managers, and supply utilization specialists to ensure availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies. Sets up the operating room with supplies and instruments, and works with the hospital surgical coordinator for instrument and supply preference sheet changes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills [Required]
• Completion of validation skills [Required]
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up [Required]
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques [Required]
• Laser skills/training [Required]
• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify treatment plans utilizing patient care protocols. [Required]
• Optimize the use of equipment based on the order or protocol [Required]
• Ensure infection control procedures are followed. [Required]
• Maintain records and communicate information. [Required]
• Utilize and adapt to computer systems, and applications, effective oral and written communication skills [Required]
• Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care which addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety age-appropriate needs of the patient populations served within the department. [Required]

Education

High School Grad or Equiv [Required] Associate [Preferred] Technical/Vocational School [Preferred] Field of Study: Successful Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program

Work Experience

1+ years or experience [Required]

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required]
• OR Technician in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) [Required]
• OR State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Required]
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Preferred]
• OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

Pay Range: $29.86 - $55.55

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Our Mission and Values

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.