Surgical Technologist / Certified Surgical Technologist - PRN

Surgery Partners Careers•Durango, CO

About The Position

Animas Surgical Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist / Certified Surgical Technologist to prepare and maintain the sterile field, ready medical equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures, and assist with surgical patient care under the direction of an RN or physician. The position works under the supervision of the OR RN Supervisor or Director of Surgical Services and reports to both roles. The role supports intraoperative care and sterile processing, including preparing the operating room, anticipating the needs of the surgeon and patient, operating and troubleshooting equipment, maintaining sterility, and reprocessing instruments according to manufacturer instructions. It also involves teamwork, confidentiality, professional conduct, and participation in debriefing and quality improvement. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent clinical surgery training and experience. Animas Health will provide access to an approved educational program and cover associated costs for applicants who do not have the required educational qualifications. Current CPR certification and DORA registration are required. Two years of surgical experience is preferred. The work includes physical demands such as lifting up to 50 pounds and standing or walking for 12 or more hours per day, as well as exposure to clinical and environmental hazards. Required immunization records or evidence of immunity must be provided before the first scheduled workday. Employment includes a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited school of surgical technology or equivalent clinical surgery training and experience. Animas Health will provide access to an approved educational program and cover associated costs for applicants who lack the required educational qualifications.
Current CPR certification.
DORA registration.
Provide required vaccine records or evidence of immunity before the first scheduled workday, in alignment with the listed healthcare personnel immunization requirements.
Complete a pre-employment drug screen, which includes marijuana.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds while providing patient care.
Ability to stoop, kneel, or crouch; stand and walk 12 or more hours per day; and reach, grasp, handle, or feel for 12 or more hours per day.
Visual acuity to distinguish skin tone variations and signs such as IV infiltration or infection, and to read gauges; audio acuity to distinguish body sounds and equipment sounds that could indicate dangerous or improper operation.

Nice To Haves

Two years of surgical experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Verify that supplies, equipment, and instruments are available before each surgical case; accurately pull case materials and complete checklists.
Communicate equipment or supply deficiencies to the Service Line Coordinator or OR RN Supervisor.
Prepare the operating room using preference cards and available resources; independently set up the operating suite and sterile field for procedures.
Adjust case setup to patient needs or surgeon requests and respond to surgical emergencies according to hospital emergency management plans.
Participate in the timeout process before every surgical procedure.
Perform required instrument, sharps, and sponge counts; follow procedures for incorrect counts, report discrepancies, and perform additional counts as needed.
Assist with establishing the sterile field and draping the patient; maintain sterility and use aseptic technique throughout surgical cases.
Follow infection control, universal precautions, environmental control, and life safety guidelines.
Anticipate the needs of the surgeon and patient and apply critical thinking and prioritization while performing the scrub role.
Under RN or physician supervision, prepare medications for procedures; know routine intraoperative drugs, dosages or concentrations, and routes of administration; label drugs and solutions and monitor quantities used.
Prepare for and demonstrate knowledge of the uses of surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies; operate and troubleshoot complex operating-room equipment and resources.
Inspect equipment and instruments for defects before, during, and after cases; tag defective or malfunctioning equipment, remove it from service, deliver it to the appropriate person or location, and submit an equipment incident form.
Perform room turnover, including case breakdown, room cleaning, and room setup.
Perform sterile processing independently, including decontamination; follow instrument and equipment sterilization requirements and reprocess instruments according to manufacturer instructions for use.
Communicate and help ensure preference cards are accurate and updated in collaboration with the OR team.
Participate in debriefing and quality improvement practices to support quality patient care.
Act professionally and respectfully toward the surgical team, maintain patient and organizational confidentiality, and foster cooperative working relationships.
Apply customer service and continuous quality improvement principles; follow conduct guidelines, communicate honestly and respectfully, and escalate performance-related problems through the appropriate chain of command.
Perform other duties as assigned and support the hospital’s philosophy, mission, and values through words, actions, and departmental processes.