Surgical Technician

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

403b retirement

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora is seeking a Surgical Technician to provide intra-operative technical assistance in the Anschutz Operating Room, a 14‑room unit serving pediatric patients across 24 specialties.

This full-time role (36 hours weekly) features three 12-hour day shifts, relocation assistance available for qualified candidates, and a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Surgical Technology is required.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association must be current at time of hire.
• Colorado DORA Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with room turnovers and set-ups; restock and order supplies; participate in quality improvement activities.
• Ensure patient safety by participating in surgical time-out; label medications; verify patient weight and allergies with RN; communicate hand-offs.
• Assist with patient positioning and specimen identification.
• Monitor hazards for sharp or burn injuries.
• Safely handle bio-hazardous materials and use PPE.
• Prepare for surgery using preference cards; scrub cases as assigned; anticipate surgeons' needs.

Education

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Military training program or diploma in surgical technology (in lieu of a diploma)

Job description

Job Overview

The Surgical Technician is a clinician who provides intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and Registered Nurses (RN) who care for patients experiencing a surgical intervention or other invasive procedure. The Operating Room at our Anschutz campus is a 14 OR unit that treats children and adolescents for any level of injury or illness. The unit supports 24 different surgical specialties and performs more than 23,000 cases a year. We perform a wide variety of surgical procedures including plastic reconstructive surgery, fetal surgery, burn treatment, trauma surgery, orthopedic surgery, transplant surgery, and many more. Our OR nurses and surgical technologists receive extensive training and education in all surgical specialties promoting communication, teamwork, and critical thinking. You will find our team to be a passionate and intelligent interdisciplinary team focused on providing excellent care to our patients, in a fast-paced environment.

Department Name: Anschutz Operating Room

Job Status: Full time, 36 hours per week, eligible for benefits

Shift: Three (3) 12-hour shifts scheduled Monday through Friday, day shift.

This position is eligible for relocation assistance, if relocating from 100 miles or greater.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; utilizes downtime effectively; and participates in department quality improvement activities.
• Promotes patient safety by participating in the surgical time out; labeling medications on the field; verifying patient weight and allergies with RN prior to passing medications to physician; communication of hand-off of care when relieved during case; and selection of appropriate instruments and supplies based on patient size and procedure.
• Assists with patient positioning and properly identifies specimens.
• Monitors potential hazards for sharp or burn injury.
• Safely handles bio-hazardous materials and uses standard precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Utilizes preference cards to prepare for surgical procedure; scrubs all cases as assigned; anticipates needs of case by opening correct supplies and instruments; is attentive to flow of the surgery so that surgeons’ needs are anticipated.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
• Graduate of a military training program or diploma degree in surgical technology with completed clinical rotations may be considered in lieu of a diploma degree.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at time of hire.
• State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Hourly Range: $26.99 to $40.49

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Colorado Residents

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