Certified Surgical Technologist

CommonSpirit Health•Durango, CO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Where You’ll 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, and 0700-1900, 1900-0700 on 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 $8,000. 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, you'll 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, it's the chance to harness the knowledge, support and potential that surrounds you.

Requirements

Basic Computer skills required.
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)
Call Required-Approx 5 call shifts in 6 weeks –1900-0700 weeknights and 700-1900, 1900-0700 on weekends
30min Callback radius required.
Sleep rooms available in House

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
Experience in a specialty field preferred.
Robotics, Spine, General, Urology, Plastics, Orthopedics and total joint arthroplasty, sports medicine, ENT experience preferred but not required
2 Years of Operating Room circulating experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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 day’s cases.
Maintaining Sterile field during procedures.
Handing instruments to surgeons, anticipating surgeon’s needs.
Maintaining and updating preference cards.