Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet Health; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks a Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech for a 13-week assignment in Colorado. The role requires 2 years of Surgical Tech experience, 1 year scrubbing, and clinical hospital exposure. CO license (DORA) and NBSTSA certification with BLS are mandatory. The job involves maintaining sterile fields and assisting surgeons during procedures.

The schedule features 3-12 hour days, 0645–1915, Monday to Friday, with weekend call; previous OR experience is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years of Surgical Tech experience.
• 1 year scrubbing experience.
• 1 year clinical experience in an accredited hospital preferred.
• CO License (DORA) Required.
• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist Required.
• BLS (AHA) Required.

Responsibilities

• Performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure.
• Supports system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices.
• Maintains the sterile field and ensures a safe environment.
• Prepares the operating room and instruments for the procedure.
• Assists the surgeon during the procedure while staying within the ORT scope of practice.
• Schedule notes: Shift is 3-12 hour days, 0645 to 1915, Mon–Fri, with weekend call.

Skills

Sterile field maintenance

Patient safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Profession: Tech

Specialty: Surgery

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 2 years of Surgical Tech experience. 1 year scrubbing experience. 1 year clinical experience in an accredited hospital preferred.

License: CO License (DORA) Required

Certifications: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist Required, BLS (AHA) Required

Must-Have:

• Demonstrates the ability to maintain a sterile field and ensure environmental safety.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize and address sharps and fire safety processes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of surgical services.
• Demonstrates knowledge of sterile processing.
• Demonstrates the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Has experience in surgeries support within the surgical team.
• Has experience in life support situations related to surgical care.
• Has experience in sterile field management.
• Has experience in sterilization processes and requirements.
• Has experience in supervision within surgical services (within ORT scope).

Description:Performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure.This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and reports to Surgical Services management.It is expected that the Surgical Technologist will support system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices.In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.Maintains accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.Maintains the sterile field and ensures a safe environment.Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.May assist with sterile processing.Assists the surgeon(s) during the procedure while staying within the ORT scope of practice.Can identify emergency situations and exercises judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure.Schedule notes:Shift includes 3-12 hour days, working from 0645 to 1915, Monday to Friday, with no set day off.Weekend call and holiday shifts are required.