Surgical Technologist II

HCA Healthcare•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II supports the mission of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center by assisting with surgical procedures in the scrub role and contributing to the quality of care for patients and families. The role requires the knowledge and skills to prepare and maintain sterile supplies and equipment for assigned cases, pull cases as needed, break down cases after procedures, and prepare operating rooms and supplies for the current or following day’s schedule. The technologist must understand the instrumentation, equipment, and supply requirements for a range of surgical procedures and specialties, including total joints, ophthalmology/retinal, vascular, neurosurgery (including craniotomies and spine procedures), pediatrics, major orthopedics, free flaps/limb preservation, and craniofacial procedures. The employee must meet Surgical Technologist I competencies and demonstrate basic to advanced scrub-role skills across multiple specialties. The position includes scheduled call availability as required by unit needs, as well as other duties assigned by a supervisor within the employee’s scope of practice. The role involves general guidance from the Director of Surgical Services, Unit Manager, or CNC; most duties are performed independently in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The employee must understand patients’ growth and developmental needs and respond appropriately to patients and families across age categories. The organization expects employees to demonstrate its iCARE behavioral standards: integrity, compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

State of Colorado Surgical Registry (DORA) required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Graduate of a Surgical Technician Program.
Complete orientation as a Surgical Technician I.
Knowledge of sterile technique, sterile-field setup and maintenance, surgical instruments, and equipment.
Demonstrate Surgical Technician I competencies and basic to advanced scrub-role knowledge and skills in multiple surgical specialties.
One to two years of experience as a surgical technician preferred.
Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification from NBSTSA preferred.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience as a surgical technician.
Current CST certification from NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

Assist during surgical procedures in the scrub role.
Use aseptic technique and set up required equipment and sterile supplies for assigned cases.
Pull cases as needed and break down cases at the end of procedures.
Set up the operating room and supplies for the day's or following day's schedule.
Apply knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and supply needs across surgical procedures and specialties.
Remain available for call on an assigned or scheduled basis as required by unit need.
Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor that are consistent with the employee’s scope of practice.
Recognize and respond to the behaviors and developmental needs of patients and families across age categories.
Interact with colleagues, providers, patients, families, and the community in accordance with iCARE behavioral standards.

Benefits

$5,000 sign-on bonus.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine coverage.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off and paid family leave.
Long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, and dependent scholarships.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Auto and home insurance.