Surgical Technician Senior

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 39,413 - 59,126; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

403(b) employer match

Education benefits

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora seeks a Senior Surgical Technician to provide intra-operative technical assistance in our 14-OR unit. This position requires an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology and at least two years of general OR experience. The role involves ensuring patient safety, assisting with surgical setups, and collaborating with the surgical team.

Eligible for relocation assistance, this full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including paid time off, medical insurance, and a robust wellness program.

Qualifications

• Two years of general OR experience required.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers necessary.
• Registration with Colorado DORA required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with room turnovers and surgical setups.
• Promotes patient safety through proper protocols.
• Monitors hazards and handles bio-hazardous materials.

Skills

Intra-operative technical assistance

Patient safety protocols

Medical instrument handling

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Job Overview

The Senior 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. This role actively participates in the work of the unit, committee work, and program‑level activities.

The Operating Room at 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 are a unique, yet impressive team comprised of bachelor’s prepared nurses, certified surgical technicians, anesthesia technicians, anesthesia providers, and surgeons. The staff in the OR are proud to provide safe quality of care to our patients. We perform a wide variety of surgical procedures including abdominal and thoracic surgery, bariatric surgery, cleft, craniofacial, and plastic reconstructive surgery, colorectal surgery, cardiac surgery, ENT surgery, fetal surgery, burn treatment, trauma surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology surgery, gynecologic procedures, transplant surgery, and urology surgery. Our OR nurses and surgical technologists receive extensive training and education in all surgical specialties promoting communication, teamwork, and critical thinking. We promote continued education and encourage staff to pursue specialty certifications. 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, 40 hours per week, eligible for benefits Shift: days, off shifts and weekends required as needed

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

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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.
• Provides general precepting to new employees.
• Assists with in‑services to staff.
• Participates in departmental, divisional, and/or organizational committees and projects as assigned.
• Acts as a role model for other team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology.
• Experience: Two years of general OR experience.
• Equivalency: Graduate of a military training program in surgical technology or a Diploma in Surgical Technology with a surgical technologist certification may be considered in lieu of an Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology.
• Certification(s): American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at time of hire. NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Licensure(s): 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: $28.61 - $42.92

Benefits Information

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, 403(b) 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.

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