Surgical Tech

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

Assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery by scrubbing, gowning, preparing sterile fields, selecting instruments, and counting supplies. Works under the supervision of Surgical Services Leadership. Why Work at Cheyenne Regional? Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match Life Insurance Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance Employer Sponsored Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program ANCC Magnet Hospital 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure) Tuition Reimbursement Program Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service About Cheyenne Regional: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health. Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!

Requirements

Ability to identify supplies, instruments and equipment necessary for surgical procedures and their uses
Ability to maintain strict aseptic environment
Ability to maintain on call rotation
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to interact respectfully with diverse cultural and socio-economic populations
High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree and one (1) or more years of healthcare experience
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program within forty-five (45) days of start date
Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date

Nice To Haves

Sterile Processing or Surgical Technician experience
Surgical Technician certification

Responsibilities

Identifies and selects the instruments and equipment necessary for surgical procedures.
Scrubs gowns and gloves.
Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medication/solutions needed for procedure.
Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after procedure.
Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
Helps to drape sterile field.
Assists the surgeon during the operative procedure.
Maintains strict aseptic technique, properly maintains sterile instruments and monitors sterile field for possible breaks in sterile technique.
Prepares sterile dressings.
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and restocking.