Surgical Tech - Surg Tech

Cynet HealthStaff; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. This 13-week assignment requires completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and Colorado licensure, with a minimum of 1 year experience and BLS certification.

Expect responsibilities including maintaining a sterile field, supplying instruments, and supporting room turnover and patient transport.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program.
• Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in Colorado.
• BLS certification by American Heart Association.
• Minimum 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field.
• Provide instrumentation to the surgical team as needed.
• Maintain and check packaging, moisture, seal and sterility indicators.
• Support patient transports, room turnovers and room preparation.
• Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and adhere to HIPAA and safety standards.

Skills

Sterile technique

HIPAA compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Surgical Tech - Surg Tech

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: 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: BLS by American Heart Association

Must-Have: Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program

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 the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.Maintains and checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates.Ensures that the operating room environment is safe and that equipment functions properly.Monitors the sterile field for events that may contaminate, interfere, or alter the field.Initiates or notifies the need for corrective action under supervision.Maintains flexibility while contributing to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.Models effective, timely communication with the perioperative team.Participates fully in Time Out Process to include Briefings and Debriefings.Assists team in patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.Models professional behavior to include maintaining currency in new technologies and procedures, including instrumentation and equipment.Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.Role models the principles of a Just Culture.Performs other duties as assigned.Must be HIPAA compliant.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions of this position.Communicates effectively, clearly and timely.Ability to work under stress and to deadlines while working independent or collaboratively with others.This position does provide patient care.