Certified Surgical Technologist
Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 12, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description:The Tech performs various duties as a member of
the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative
procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a
Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services
management. It is expected that the Tech will support system wide
and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition,
this person will actively participate in the surgical operations
safety plan as outlined.Posting SpecificsPay Range (Updated):
$26.70 - $45.71/hour (depending on experience)Benefits Eligible:
Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education
assistance, + many more)Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours/week.
Weekend Days, 12 hours shifts (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday), 6:45
a.m. - 7:15 p.m. No call required. Weekend contract includes
working any holiday that falls on weekend plan days.Department:
General Surgery, Good Samaritan Medical Center (Lafayette,
Colorado)Scope1. Assists in nursing care and preparation of
surgical patients. Assembles, organizes and completes case carts
according to doctors preference lists.2. Provides appropriate
instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and provides
and maintains a sterile environment. May assist surgeon by passing
instruments to surgeon during cases.3. Counts sponges, needles,
blades and instruments using proper technique and established
policy.4. Assists in maintenance and care of specimens and prepares
for laboratory analysis. Handles specimens, implants, dressings,
soiled instruments, contaminated materials and sharps in accordance
with established policy and recommended standards of practice5.
Assists with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up,
replacement and restocking of supplies and equipment. Cares for
instruments and equipment.6. Promotes mission, vision, and values
of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior
standards.7. Performs other duties as assigned.8. May be required
to float to other departments (within scope of competency and
qualifications) based on business need.9. May be required to be
placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.Minimum
QualificationsRequiredHigh school diploma or GED is
requiredGraduation from formal, accredited surgical technologist
program is requiredNCCT Surgical Technologist certification (TS-C)
or NBSTSA certification is requiredRegistered in state of practice
as a Surgical Technologist is requiredCurrent American Heart
Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)
certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with
prior approvalPreferred1 year of OR scrubbing experience is
preferred1year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital is
preferredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills,
minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1.
Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly
scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.2. Ability
to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified
positions.Physical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see
and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate
monitors, identify equipment and supplies.Frequent interactions
with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require
employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand
spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and
accurately, particularly during emergency situations.Manual
dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate
equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing
needed information, medication preparation, etc.Expected to lift
and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also
bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically
includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy
items.Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients
and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This
includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including
heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms
(full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).May be expected
to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of
time.Anticipated job posting close date:06/15/2024Location:Good
Samaritan HospitalWork City:LafayetteWork State:ColoradoScheduled
Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below.
Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$26.70 - $45.71We care
about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we
provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a
wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness
that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and
engaged.Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for
our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our
Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ; and our commitment
to diversity, equity, and inclusion .Intermountain Health is an
equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability or protected veteran status.by Jobble
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