Certified Surgical Services Technologist (PRN) Off-shift, night, and/or weekend coverage required

Denver Health and Hospital Authority • Denver, CO

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About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Certified Surgical Services Technologist for its Inpatient Operating Room. The 11-room unit provides 24/7 surgical care to patients with complex and high-acuity needs, serving Denver, Colorado, and surrounding states. Its services include general surgery, trauma, spine and neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, ENT, GU/GYN, plastics and hand, gender affirmation, pediatrics, oral maxillofacial and dental, ophthalmology, orthopedics, oncology, and vascular surgery. The unit also has a Hybrid Operating Room for image-guided vascular and endovascular procedures and houses Denver Health’s Bariatric Surgery Center. The role provides perioperative support for pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical and endoscopy patients under the close supervision of an RN and, during scrub duties, a qualified surgeon. The technologist scrubs for procedures, prepares supplies and equipment, supports sterile processing, and may transport patients and items. Work may be assigned in sterile processing and/or the operating room. This is a PRN/intermittent role requiring off-shift, night, and/or weekend coverage. The stated shift is nights. The position pays $29.57–$42.88 per hour.

Denver Health describes itself as an integrated academic healthcare system and Colorado’s primary safety-net healthcare system. It includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, emergency medical response services, health centers, public health and other affiliated organizations. The organization emphasizes respect, belonging, accountability, and transparency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in health care.
• Current BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Surgical Technologist license/credential from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• Knowledge of and ability to use medical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for maintaining a safe work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public.
• Ability to precept surgical technologists and/or RNs learning scrub roles.
• Ability to assist with cast and splint application, perform operating room environmental maintenance, and carry out technical tasks supporting clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Scrub for minor, major, and complex surgical procedures; anticipate the surgical team’s needs and maintain the sterile field and sterile processes.
• Select supplies and equipment for surgical cases according to preference cards, ensure appropriate instruments and supplies are available, and facilitate room turnover.
• Perform surgical counts under RN supervision.
• Maintain instrument sets and hospital and clinic trays in working order and according to inventory and count sheets.
• Receive, sort, stock, decontaminate, clean, examine, and sterilize surgical items according to recommended practices and applicable standards.
• Perform environmental maintenance duties for operating room sterilization and storage areas.
• Confirm medication dosages, use the three-check process when receiving and passing medications on the sterile field with the RN and surgeon, label medications appropriately, and complete an occurrence form if a medication error occurs.
• Transport patients between areas when requested, and deliver laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other items to departments as needed; use the pneumatic tube system when required.
• Assist with the application of casts and splints.
• Report defective materials or equipment to the appropriate manager, charge nurse, service leader, or chief surgical technologist, and complete occurrence reports according to policy.
• Teach to AORN standards when precepting students and surgical technologists or RNs learning the scrub role.
• Maintain assigned supply and equipment stock levels and maintain certification and continuing education requirements.
• Collect data to promote improvement; report patient or family responses and changes in patient condition to the care provider, and help update the plan of care.

Benefits

• Retirement plan replacing Social Security, with a 3% employer contribution.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts or perks on brands and travel.
• Tuition assistance and education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
• Career advancement pathways and professional development.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
• Nationally recognized well-being programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED