Surgical Tech Lead OR

AdventHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a community-focused healthcare team dedicated to enhancing the well-being of every patient. This full-time role offers the opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment where you can grow both professionally and spiritually. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth operations in the operating rooms, advocating for patients, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. Your expertise will help shape the future of surgical care, making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. If you are passionate about healthcare and want to be part of a purpose-driven team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Sign on Bonus Eligible

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Student Loan Repayment Program

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved Surgical Technologist course is required.
• 2 years of operating room experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily operations of the operating rooms and prepare necessary supplies.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and track unit equipment.

Skills

Patient Advocacy

Compliance Monitoring

Surgical Procedures Knowledge

Team Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist Course Completion

BLS Certification

Tools

Surgical Instruments

Operating Room Equipment

Job description

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

1. Sign on Bonus Eligible
2. Benefits from Day One
3. Paid Days Off from Day One
4. Student Loan Repayment Program
5. Career Development
6. Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

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.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: Days

Location: 2525 S DOWNING ST, Denver, 80210

The role you’ll contribute:

Assists in smooth daily operations of the operating rooms by performing room preparation and assembling needed supplies and instruments for specialty service lines. Coordinates functions and activities of all surgical specialties – maintaining appropriate supplies, instruments, vendor needs and physician preferences. Covers specialty service in absence of the Charge Nurse. Maintains clinical expertise and assists in training staff and orienting new hires in all aspects of the specialties procedures, equipment, advances in technology and advances in clinical practice. Participates in strategic planning and related implementation activities. In the scrub role, performs all functions of the role in a manner that is consistent with a positive role model and in line with best practice.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

1. Serves as patient advocate and provides patient care when required.
2. Ensures compliance, provides coaching and monitors staff to ensure they are adhering to CMS and Joint Commission standards to include core measures, AORN, AST, and AAMI standards.
3. Complies with the National Patient Safety Goals.
4. Tracks unit equipment – missing, broken, replacement needs.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Completion of an approved course for Surgical Technologist.
3. 2 years OR experience.
4. BLS from American Heart Association
5. Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado. A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another clinical Colorado license, certification, or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech.
6. Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Surgery

Organization: AdventHealth Porter

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25002131

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.