CO - Surg Tech - Days

Surgical Technologist

Location Vail, CO Facility Vail OR Schedule 3x12s

Assists during surgical procedures by ensuring and maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation as needed to the surgical team. Participates in unit activities that assure high levels of quality related to patient care. Functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Functions with working knowledge of AORN standards.
2. Maintains and checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates. Ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
3. Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate, interfere, or alter field and initiates or notifies of need for corrective action under supervision.
4. Working towards competency or competent with Tier 1 surgical cases.
5. Maintains flexibility while contributing to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.
6. Models effective, timely communication with the perioperative team with full participation in Time Out Process to include Briefings and Debriefings.
7. Assists team in patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.
8. Models professional behavior to include maintaining currency in new technologies and procedures, including instrumentation and equipment.
9. Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
10. Role models the principals of a Just Culture.
11. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist License(s): Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the our client Colorado required.
• Certification(s): Basic Life Support (BLS) by American Heart Association.
• Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for jobspecific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Physical Demands:

It is common to encounter potential hazards in the healthcare environment. Some of these hazards could include, but are not limited to: radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust and stress. Vail Health has a Safety Management program in place addressing these issues.

Physical Activity:

Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 5%
• Stand: 50%
• Walk: 20%
• Squat: 5%
• Bend: 5%
• Twist: 5%
• Lift: 10%

Sensory Requirement:

Weight to be manually lifted each normal workday. Up to 10 lbs - Frequent (34-66%) Up to 20 lbs - Occasional (1-33%) Up to 35 lbs - Occasional (1-33%) Up to 50 lbs - Occasional (1-33%) Up to 75 lbs - Not Required Up to 100 lbs - Not Required Over 100 lbs - Not Required

Age Specific Populations:

All

Nature and Scope:

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions of this position. Communicates effectively, clearly and timely. The incumbent must be able to come to work promptly and routinely in order to begin the job functions at the start of the scheduled shift to impact the patients' healthcare experience. Ability to care for oneself; perform manual tasks; see, speak, breath, learn, read, concentrate, think, communicate, and work are essential to perform this role in the organization. Ability to work under stress and to deadline while working (independently or) with others. This position does provide patient care.