Surgical Tech - Certified Surg Tech

Cynet HealthStaff; Vail, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks a Surgical Tech (Surg Tech) for a 13-week assignment in Colorado. The role assists during procedures by maintaining a sterile field and providing instruments to the surgical team.

Based in Vail, the position requires minimum 1 year of experience, Colorado licensure as a Surgical Technologist, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Shift: Days, 32 hours per shift, with emphasis on patient safety and teamwork under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• Completion of CST program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist.
• Colorado Surgical Technologist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by American Heart Association.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures by maintaining the sterile field and providing instrumentation.
• Support the surgical team and ensure proper room setup and turnover.
• Prepare and check instruments for sterilization; monitor equipment quality.
• Maintain patient safety and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Sterile technique

Aseptic technique

Anatomy knowledge

Patient safety focus

Communication with perioperative team

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist program

Licensed Surgical Technologist (Colorado)

Job description

Surgical Tech - Surg Tech

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Surgical Technologist, Scrub Technologist, OR Tech

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Days

Hours per Shift: 32

Experience: Minimum 1 year

License: Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado required.

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association.

Must-Have: Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist.

Description:Assists during surgical procedures by ensuring and maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field.Provides instrumentation as needed to the surgical team.Participates in unit activities that assure high levels of quality related to patient care.Functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.Combines knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies.Maintains and checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity.Ensures that the operating room environment is safe and that equipment functions properly.Conducts operative procedures under conditions that maximize patient safety.Monitors the sterile field for events that may contaminate, interfere, or alter the field.Initiates or notifies of the need for corrective action under supervision.Works towards competency with Tier 1 surgical cases.Maintains flexibility while contributing to the ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.Models effective, timely communication with the perioperative team.Participates fully in Time Out Process including Briefings and Debriefings.Assists the team in patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.Models professional behavior by maintaining currency in new technologies and procedures.Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.Role models the principles of a Just Culture.Performs other duties as assigned.Must be HIPAA compliant.This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts associated with the job.It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.