Surgical Technologist II

Hourly Wage Estimate: $24.24 - $36.36 / hour
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***$5,000-10,000 Sign on Bonus***

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical Technologist II? At HCA HealthONE Rose, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

1. Position Summary: The Surgical Technician II (STII) demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures performed in the department. The STII assists in the cleaning and preparation of the operating room suite according to Hospital standards and policies, participates in the care and cleaning of OR equipment, and is experienced in all aspects of aseptic technique. Assists in setting up the required equipment and sterile supplies, supports the surgeon by providing instrumentation appropriate for the task as needed for their assigned cases, pulling cases as needed, and breaks down cases at the end of the procedure. He/she is knowledgeable regarding instrumentation, equipment and supply needs for all types of surgical procedures. The STII performs delegated duties consistent with his/her scope of practice, functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery, is required to take call as needed by the department and completes other duties as assigned. 

1. Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Complies with hospital/departmental policies and procedures, i.e., attendance, mandatory education, safety, infection control, etc.

• Performs patient care within the scope of training of the OR technician and under the direction of the RN.

• Respects patient’s rights by maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality.

• Demonstrates ICARE standards at all times. 

• Can recognize and respond appropriately in an emergency situation. 

• Attends unit specific education sessions. 

• Attends 80% of all mandatory meetings and in-services. 

• Reading and reviewing emails and other department communication. 

• Prepares for each procedure and/or surgery.

• Can organize work and utilize time efficiently.

• Has knowledge of a safe transfer of the surgical patient.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step positioning of the patient on the OR table.

• Maintains a clean OR suite for the surgical patients.

• Maintains a safe environment for the surgical patients by checking the conditions and cleanliness of equipment before procedure.

• Demonstrates working knowledge of the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for all cases.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance manuals.

• Performs intra-operative management of assigned procedures.

• Initiates and maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures by adhering to the principles of asepsis.

• Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately at all times and monitors other staff for compliance.

• Assists in preparation and draping of patient and operative site.

• Anticipates needs of surgeon.

• Assists the circulating nurse in maintaining correct needle, sponge, and instrument counts.

• Appropriately handles all specimens.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and correct procedure in managing patient with system specific procedures.

• Assumes responsibility for supply and equipment management appropriate to position and in compliance with department standard.

• Determines priority in supply and instrument needs and ensures availability.

• Assists in maintenance of instruments and equipment by proper utilization, cleaning, care, and sterilization.

• Removes and reports all damaged or unsafe equipment.

• Assists with post procedure workload including: cleaning room between procedures, putting away all unused supplies & setting up for the next procedure.

• Actively participates in OR turnover.

1. Position Requirements 

1. Licensure/Certification/Registration: State of Colorado Surgical Registry required. Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 

Current CST Certification from NBSTSA preferred. 

1. Education: Graduation from an accredited program for Operating Room Technicians. 

1. Experience: Entry level to one year of experience as a Surgical Technician preferred. 

1. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Basic to advanced knowledge in the scrub role and multiple surgical specialties. Demonstrates good organizational skills. Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers. Is authorized to handle medications on the sterile field including syringes, needles, etc. and is accountable to the registered nurse for oversight of this practice. Must be able to demonstrate understanding of national patient safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures as required by both HCA and Rose Medical Center. 

1. Degree of Supervision Required: Under supervision of RN, CNC. 

1. Orientation Period: Minimum of 2 weeks contingent upon experience. Extensive orientation may be required and will be determined by Department Director. 

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Rose, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Rose. HCA HealthONE Rose has earned its reputation through Rose Babies as Denver's “baby hospital” while becoming a leader in comprehensive women's care. Expert care in orthopedics and total joint replacement, heart and vascular care, oncology, and weight-loss treatment are also pillars of the quality services provided at HCA HealthONE Rose, a proud Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals’ list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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