Surgical Tech Certified

St Francis Hospital•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•$29 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

At St. Francis Hospital, the Surgery unit has 16 operating suites and provides care for patients from toddlers through geriatrics across specialties including general surgery, gynecology, robotics, oral surgery, dental, orthopedics, ENT, urology, podiatry, spine, breast, and ophthalmology. The operating room team works collaboratively to provide safe, effective surgical care. The Certified Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon and RN to keep the operating room organized, sterile, and ready for safe, efficient procedures. The role includes arranging and inventorying sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies; passing items to surgeons and nurses during procedures; assisting with patient preparation and movement; and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases. The position also provides on-call coverage outside standard scheduled hours according to department and/or facility policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program.
Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado, unless performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration.
Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or certification as a Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Strong attention to detail, knowledge of sterile technique, and ability to remain calm and communicate effectively as part of a fast-paced surgical team.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a surgical setting.
Experience in a specialty field.

Responsibilities

Maintain sterile technique during procedures by checking package integrity, indicators, and opening procedures.
Perform appropriate counts with the circulator before the operation, before incision closure, and as needed.
Prepare the back table and Mayo stand by anticipating the surgeon’s needs and using the surgeon’s preference card.
Set up the sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions needed for the procedure.
Arrange and inventory sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical cases.
Pass instruments and other items to surgeons and nurses throughout procedures.
Assist with preparing and moving patients.
Sterilize and clean instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases.
Provide on-call coverage outside standard scheduled hours according to department and/or facility policy.
Anticipate possible problems or complications during cases and adjust quickly when emergent cases change workflow.