Surgical Technologist

KurzSolutions • Eastern, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community – Eastern Colorado Colorado is known for its towering mountains adorned with wildflowers, waterfalls, and endless hiking trails; however, some of its best kept secrets lie on the eastern half of the state. This adventure will take you to the furthest reaches of Colorado's beautiful prairie and up into the pristine foothills of the Wet Mountains - all places seldom visited and teeming with intrigue. Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Eastern Colorado here! About the Facility – Eastern Colorado Veterans Healthcare System The Eastern Colorado Veterans Healthcare System (ECHCS) provides comprehensive healthcare services to veterans across a wide region, including Aurora, Denver, Lakewood, Golden, La Junta, Colorado Springs, Castle Rock, Pueblo, Salida, Lamar, and Burlington. ECHCS offers a range of medical services such as primary care, specialty care, mental health services, surgical procedures, rehabilitation, and long-term care. Veterans can access advanced diagnostic services, dental care, pharmacy services, and telehealth options, ensuring high-quality, accessible healthcare tailored to their needs. The system is dedicated to delivering compassionate and professional care to enhance the health and well-being of veterans in these communities.

Requirements

• Must have a minimum of 1 year experience within the last three years as a certified Surg Tech/OR Tech.
• Must have and maintain certification from NBSTSA as a CST.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification by the American Heart Association or client standards.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for surgical procedures ranging from routine to complex high risk or trauma cases.
• Must be able to circulate the full range of surgical procedures performed in the operating room.
• Provide all basic requirements expected of a Surgical/OR Technologist, from patient pre-op and post-op responsibilities to maintaining cleanliness and inventory of sterile supplies and tools in the OR.
• Transport patients from hospital units to the OR assuring safe transportation of the patient.
• Screen patients prior to transport to ensure preoperative medications have been given and jewelry, dentures and any prosthetic devices have been removed.
• Document all patient care given and the progress of the patient.
• Provide Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and Anesthetists during induction and throughout procedure.
• Comfort patients fearing surgery.
• Contact with family and significant others to provide information, counseling, emotional support, alleviate anxiety, fear, and stress concerning patient condition and/or prognosis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed