Surgical Technologist CVOR

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Job Description: Surgical Technologists perform various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that the selected candidate will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined. Shifts and Scheduling PRN. 8 shifts in an 8-week schedule period. 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts. Call and weekends required The selected candidate must meet the minimum requirements for the Level III to be considered. Job Essentials Ensures room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria. Maintains sterile field and safe environment. Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes. Prepares room and instruments for surgical procedure. May assist with sterile processing. Assists the surgical staff during the procedure, within the scope of practice. After procedure, cleans room and prepares for next procedure. Identifies emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies. Posting Specifics Level III Pay Range: $32.02 - $49.44/hour (depending on experience) Benefits Eligible: No Shift Details: PRN. 8 shifts in an 8-week schedule period. 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts. Call and weekends required Location: Operating Rooms - Lutheran Medical Center The selected candidate must meet the minimum requirements for the Level III to be considered. Minimum Qualifications (Level III) Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, or: Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam), or Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three years, or Hired for on-the-job training in a rural hospital, or International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the U.S. Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Re-implants) and/or facility case mix. Able to take assigned call. Must be in good standing. Prior approval from the Surgical Services Director Council must be obtained before caregivers are moved into this role. Registered through DORA in the state of Colorado. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $32.02 - $49.44 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here . 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