Surgical Tech PRN

$28 - $40/Yr

United Surgical Partners International - Golden, CO

posted 26 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Golden, CO
Hospitals

About the position

The Scrub Technician plays a crucial role in the surgical team by anticipating the needs of the surgical team and establishing and maintaining a sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room. This position requires effective communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety and hygiene protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff.

Responsibilities

  • Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures.
  • Anticipates surgeon/physician's needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedure.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.
  • Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
  • Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs 'life' of instrument.
  • Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
  • Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operatively with the circulating nurse.
  • Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
  • Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
  • Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
  • Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas.
  • Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
  • Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
  • Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
  • Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
  • Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
  • Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
  • Attends in services, conferences, and meetings as required.
  • Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees.
  • Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
  • Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
  • Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
  • Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma / GED.
  • Completion of a Scrub Technician Program.
  • One to two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • BLS required.
  • Surgical Technologist State License.
  • Surgical Technologist National Certification.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
  • Paid time off (vacation & sick leave).
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Paid holidays.
  • Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program, Employee discount program.
  • Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
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