Surgical Technician Lead

The Surgical Technician is a clinician who provides intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and Registered Nurses (RN) who care for patients experiencing a surgical intervention or other invasive procedure. Job Information Department: Plastic Surgery Job Status: Fulltime (40 hours per pay period) Shift: Weekdays (Occasional off shifts per unit needs) Duties & Responsibilities Acts as assistant service leader for one or more surgical specialties. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, coordinating the purchase of supplies and equipment for the service(s) as needed; acting as a resource to staff and physicians for the services provided; assisting in orientation of staff to the specialty; creating and updating new procedures and preference cards as needed; acquiring loaner equipment/instruments/supplies from outside sources as needed; being a positive role model; and assisting with the implementation of new procedures and/or equipment/instrumentation within the service. Participates in proactive preparation for assigned surgical specialties and/or participates in case review. Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; utilizes downtime effectively; and participates in department quality improvement activities. Provides in-services to staff as applicable to surgical specialty. Utilizes preference cards to prepare for surgical procedure; scrubs all cases as assigned; anticipates needs of case by opening correct supplies and instruments; is attentive to flow of the surgery so that surgeons’ needs are anticipated. Precepts new employees. Perform lead responsibilities for other team members, which include but are not limited to, training, and monitoring. Participates in departmental, divisional, and/or organizational committees and projects as assigned. Acts as a role model and demonstrates advanced subject matter expertise for other team members. Minimum Qualifications Degrees Associate of Science Area of Study Surgical Technology Experience Required: Three (3) years of surgical technician experience in an operating room. Equivalency Military training or surgical technology degree may substitute for required education. Licenses & Certifications Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at time of hire. State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration Surgical Tech Registered - NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Information Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience. Hourly Range: $33.12 - $49.68 Benefits Information Children’s Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April. Children’s Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career. EEO Statement It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible because the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained. Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Children’s Colorado