Surgical Tech Apprentice - Surgical Services - Days

Montrose Memorial Hospital; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student loan contributions

Relocation assistance

Mentoring

Continuing Education

401K with match

Health options

PD Ladder

Job summary

Montrose Memorial Hospital in Montrose, CO is seeking a Surgical Instrument Technician who coordinates instrumentation for each case, passes instruments, and anticipates the surgeon’s needs. This role operates under supervision of the OR Clinical Coordinator and RN Circulator to ensure efficient, safe procedures.

The position emphasizes adherence to AORN/AST standards, teamwork with scrub and circulating staff, and ongoing mentoring and professional development within the surgical services team.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an approved surgical technology program.
• Near completion of surgical technician training within 12 months.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to surgical technology.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assemble instrumentation for each case and pass instruments.
• Assist surgeon and team to minimize downtime between cases.
• Follow AORN/AST standards and scope of practice in all activities.
• Work under direct supervision of a Certified Surgical Technician and Circulating RN.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Team collaboration

Patient safety

Attention to detail

Education

Enrollment in surgical technology program

Near completion of surgical technician program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Position Overview:

• Under the direct supervision of a Certified Surgical Technician, functions as an instrument technician, coordinating and assembling appropriate instrumentation for each individual case, passing instrumentation, appropriate medications, and anticipates the needs of the surgeon. Follows the established plan of care and provides direct surgical care interventions within the scope of practice. Works under the supervision of the OR Clinical Coordinator, Director of Surgical Services and/or RN (Circulator). Collaborates with unit/hospital staff and other health professionals. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Essential Functions:

• Uses acceptable standards of practice based on AORN/AST Standards to help the individual/family identify and meet basic health needs and to achieve a positive surgical outcome.
• Works with direct supervision as a Scrub Technician displaying expert knowledge of surgical instrumentation for a variety of cases.
• Understands surgical techniques and recognizes breaks in techniques.
• Works closely with the Circulating RN to assist Surgeon to perform cases in a timely manner and organizes work to reduce downtime between cases.
• Promotes a climate in which patients can act in their own interest or intervenes when they are unable to do so.
• Uses available resources to help bring a better understanding of specific surgical processes to fellow workers.
• Works to achieve desired health care outcomes by effectively utilizing human and material resources.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to surgical practice across all roles, within the scope of practice.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Because this position is Pre-Certification and the caregiver is finishing their training, all tasks performed must be under direct supervision of a Certified Surgical Technician. The CDPHE defines Direct Supervision in this scenario as (Present). This is described in 2.6.1.14 page 18 of the CDPHE Radiation Control 6CCR1007-1 Part 02.

Education and Work Experience

• Current enrollment and engaged in the last 12 months prior to graduation from anapproved school of surgical technology.
• Near Completion and engaged in the last 12 months of an approved school of surgical technician.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to surgical technology.

What We Offer

• Student loan employer contributions up to $10,800 tax free!
• Relocation Assistance
• Mentoring
• Continuing Education
• 401 K Retirement Plan with employer match
• Multiple health options to selection from
• Ability to earn an additional $5.00 per hour by participating in our Professional Development Ladder program

Our Brand

• Integrity & honesty in everything we do
• Service with care and compassion
• Excellence
• Leadership with innovation & Creativity
• We care for our team like family.

* This position is located in Montrose Colorado

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