Certified Surgical Technologist
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Job Location:
Durango, CO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
24 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Where Youll Work
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
The Surgery department at Mercy Regional Medical Center is a Level III operating room that treats spine ortho ENT GYN patients a few eye surgeries some dental plastics and a mix of general surgical procedures. We have seven ORs with two dedicated to outpatient cases and are strictly surgical for patients one year old and above. We provide care to the Four Corners region and see patients from all over including occasional trauma. Our department is service oriented and we care for one another so we all can have a great quality of life and a safe work environment. To be part of this team individuals must have strong OR skills be honest punctual reliable and have a sense that every day they put their best foot forward for their community and patients.
Call is required for every part time and full-time position. Each team member covers approximately 5 call shifts every 6 weeks. On call hours are from 2100-0700 on Weeknights andon Weekends. Response time for call is 30 minutes and we do have sleep rooms for on call associates in house. We also require holiday call coverage throughout the year that is assigned six months in advance on a rotating schedule. 2 Years of Operating Room circulating experience preferred.We are a close team of individuals working together to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. Robotics Spine General Urology Plastics Orthopedics and total joint arthroplasty sports medicine ENT experience preferred but not required.- Hiring Manager
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Surgical Techs may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!
We are proud to share that we are known for our leading surgical services state-of-the-art minimally-invasive procedures and for having the best in robotics technology. Here youll work in partnership and learn from exceptional physicians and incredible nurses that value your skills and share a passion for innovation and outcome excellence.
A surgical tech or SPD role is not just an opportunity to be a difference-maker its the chance to harness the knowledge support and potential that surrounds you.
As a Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech you will:
- Work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
- Assist surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
- Assist in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments equipment and rooms.
**Previous Scrub experience required**
Day to Day:
- Scrub on all cases.
- Spine Ortho (Totals/ Smaller Sports medicine cases) Robotics Urology plastics ENT GYN Eyes Dental Gen.
- Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations. Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next days cases.
- Maintaining Sterile field during procedures.
- Handing instruments to surgeons anticipating surgeons needs.
- Maintaining and updating preference cards.
9 OR Suites-1 dedicated labor and delivery suite. Labor Delivery attends C-Sections
Approx. 20-30 cases per Day
Schedule: 36hrs/ Week- Variable shifts per surgical volume and current unit needs
Call Required-Approx 5 call shifts in 6 weeks 1900-0700 weeknights andon weekends
30min Callback radius required. Sleep rooms available in House
Job Requirements
In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day qualified candidates will need the following:
- Basic Computer skills required.
- One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
- Experience in a specialty field preferred.
- HS Diploma/GED required
- Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program required
- BLS from the American Heart Association required
- Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado. * A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license certification or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech required
- Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery (CST) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required
Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs frequently and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Key Skills
- Aseptic Technique
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Basic Life Support
- Computer Skills
- Physiology Knowledge
- Military Experience
- Suturing
- Medical Terminology
- Sterile Processing
About Company
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