Surgical Tech - Surg Tech

Cynet Health; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our operating room team in Colorado. This 9-month assignment requires a licensed CST with at least 5 years of current experience and Colorado registration.

The role involves assisting surgeons, passing instruments, maintaining asepsis, and supporting sterile processing under RN supervision. The position requires standing for long periods, lifting, and flexibility for on-call nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of current experience as a Surgical Technician.
• Licensed Surgical Technologist registered in Colorado.
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and RN staff in the operating room.
• Pass instruments and maintain aseptic technique.
• Prepare and preserve specimens; support sterile processing and sterility checks.
• Maintain accurate counts of instruments and supplies.

Skills

Surgical Tech experience

Education

Licensed Surgical Technologist (Colorado)

Job description

Surgical Tech - Surg Tech

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Surgical Technologist, Sterile Processing Technologist

Duration: 9 months

Shift: Generally 6:30 am - 2:30 pm, M-F with rotating on-call for nights and weekends. May have to stay late.

Hours per Shift: 36 hours guaranteed

Experience: Minimum of 5 years

License: Must be registered as a Surgical Technologist with the State of Colorado

Certifications: Certified Surgical Technician (CST)

Must-Have:

• Minimum of 5 years of current experience as a Surgical Technician

Description:The Surgical Technician functions as part of the surgical healthcare team.He/she provides technical support to surgeons, RNs, and anesthesia providers in the operating room setting.The Surgical Technician works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.During the operation, the Surgical Technician arranges supplies and instruments.He/she keeps an accurate count of these at all times.The Surgical Technician passes instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon.He/she helps apply dressings and prepares and preserves specimens taken for testing.In the Sterile Processing area, the Surgical Technician operates sterilizers.He/she runs various tests to validate and verify sterilization of surgical instruments.The Surgical Technician is also responsible for validating sterility of packaged supplies.He/she cleans and decontaminates surgical instruments following their use in surgery.The Surgical Technician checks instruments before cases for proper sterility.He/she ensures instruments are in proper working condition before and after cases.The Surgical Technician uses principles of aseptic practice in varying situations.He/she inspects sterile items for contamination before opening.The Surgical Technician maintains sterility while opening sterile items for procedures.He/she anticipates the need for supplies and equipment.The Surgical Technician checks supplies for outdates, restocks the operating room, and orders supplies to maintain an adequate on-hand supply.The Surgical Technician reports directly to the Surgical Services Department Manager.This position may involve moderate to high stress.Physical and emotional stamina is required to perform effectively in stressful situations.The role requires the ability to adjust and interact with a variety of job situations involving different people and projects.Physical demands include long periods of standing, walking, and heavy lifting.Exposure to blood and body fluids, unpleasant sights, smells, and infectious diseases is possible.