Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN)
About The Position
Are you passionate about serving patients in an inspiring work environment alongside talented people? With over 50 years in business, OCR is the premier provider of orthopedic care in the tri-state region. Our organization continues to grow and we are looking for individuals who share our mission. The Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical Technologist assists in patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and according to the policies and procedures of the department. The trained technologist is assigned scrub duties, instrument processing/sterilization duties and specific patient care duties in relation to the complexity of the patient's condition.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
- Completion of a recognized surgical technologist training program, required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with processing/sterilizing surgical instruments.
- Valid DORA registration with the State of Colorado. Must have proof of registration and be in good standing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Core competencies in dependability, quality, organization, communication, teamwork, and confidentiality.
- Position requires acceptable motor vehicle driving history, valid and free from restrictions, and must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Ability to travel between all OCR locations.
Nice To Haves
- Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Proficiently scrubs cases in assigned OR suite; assists surgical team during operative procedures.
- Adheres to aseptic practices; monitors and maintains sterile field.
- Counts sponges and needles on every case with the Registered Nurse (RN) circulator.
- Gathers sterile supplies for scheduled procedures; ensures that adequate instruments are available for each case.
- Assists circulating RN in positioning patient, prepping patient, opening sterile supplies, and setting up equipment when not scrubbing a case or as needed.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Company-sponsored events
- Annual merit increases
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
