Surgical Technologist

Banner Health•Lawrenceville, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is committed to delivering excellent care to our patients and supporting personal development for all team members. North Colorado Medical Center, a leader in healthcare for Weld County and northern Colorado for over 100 years, has a busy 10-bed Labor & Delivery unit providing a personalized birthing experience. As a Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist, you will select and arrange surgical tools, supplies, and equipment during surgery, acting as a scrub tech to provide instruments and supplies to the doctor as needed. You may also provide business support to the department with administrative tasks. Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is among Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities. Our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to recreational activities in an inviting community.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
Current basic life support certification.
Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
Manual dexterity.
Ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly.
Ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology.
Two years of operating room experience.
Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies, ensuring their working order, and reviewing case carts for correctness.
Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
Anticipates the surgeon's needs by passing instruments, retracting tissue, and operating equipment during surgery.
Demonstrates principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout procedures.
Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case carts for processing.
Participates in counting of sharps, instruments, and sponges.
Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
Assists with OR turnover between cases, including stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
Follows safety procedures regarding medication labeling, handling of specimens, sharps, time-out procedures, radiation and laser safety, infection control, and instrument assembly/disassembly.
Participates in emergency call rotation.