Surgical Technician — Pediatric OR, Fast-Paced Team

Childrenscolorado; Aurora, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,337,000 - 116,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Education benefit

Job summary

Children’s Colorado is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Anschutz Operating Room in Colorado. The 14 OR unit handles a broad range of pediatric surgical cases with a fast-paced environment and a strong team focus.

The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with three 12-hour day shifts Mon–Fri. Eligible for relocation assistance if relocating from 100 miles or more. Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology, BLS, and Colorado DORA registration.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Surgical Technology

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

Children’s Colorado is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Anschutz Operating Room in Colorado. The 14 OR unit handles a broad range of pediatric surgical cases with a fast-paced environment and a strong team focus.

The position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with three 12-hour day shifts Mon–Fri. Eligible for relocation assistance if relocating from 100 miles or more. Requirements include an Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology, BLS, and Colorado DORA registration.