Certified Surgical Technologist Neuro Team

Where Youll Work

As a Certified Surgical Technologist on the Neuro Specialty Team at St. Anthony Hospital you will be a key contributor to our high-acuity surgical department which operates out of 17 state-of-the-art OR suites including a dedicated trauma room a hybrid room a specialized CVOR and a cystoscopy this role you will primarily scrub into complex Neuro and Spine procedures working within a designated neuro-focused team to provide expert specialized care. While your primary focus is the Neuro service line you will be cross-trained to provide seamless support across a broad spectrum of specialties including General Ortho (Trauma) Eyes ENT GU Robotics (DaVinci XI/SI) Vascular Endovascular Cardiac and OB/GYN. Your daily responsibilities include maintaining a strict sterile field expertly anticipating surgeon needs managing complex instrument sets and updating preference cards to ensure clinical excellence. Beyond your primary cases you will act as a vital member of the wider surgical team by providing intraoperative breaks managing sterile supplies and facilitating efficient room turnovers to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficiency for our patients.

Located in Lakewood Colorado St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured 2023 we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards certifications and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commissions National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If youre looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma cardiology stroke neurosciences breast imaging cancer/oncology care surgery and more we invite you to apply.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Surgical Tech Neuro Team you will work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN bringing specialized neurosurgical expertise to support complex high-precision brain and spine procedures.

Every day you will arrange and inventory sterile instruments equipment and supplies for neurosurgical cases passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed throughout the procedure. You will also assist in preparing and moving patients along with sterilizing and cleaning instruments equipment and rooms between cases.

To be successful in this role you will need current surgical technology certification specialized knowledge of neurosurgical instrumentation and procedures strong attention to detail and the ability to perform with precision and composure in a high-acuity surgical environment.

• Sets up sterile table with instruments supplies equipment and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure by checking package integrity indicators and opening procedures.
• Holds retractors or instruments sponges or suctions operative site applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders cuts suture material connects drains to suction apparatus and applies dressings to a wound.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation before incision is closed and as needed.
• Prepare back table and mayo stand anticipating needs of the surgeon and through the use of the surgeons preference card.
• Prepares solutions and medications used.
  

We are offering a $10000 Sign on bonus in addition up to $10000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Schedule: 36hrs/wk- Days- variable days of the week and shift start times per surgical volume and current unit needs.

Call required: Rotating call including Evening Nights Weekends and Holidays.

30Min Callback radius Required.

Specialty Team differential available.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
  
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program
  
• Two (2) year of experience in a surgical setting
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
  
• Current registration as a Surgical Technologist required for employees working in Colorado unless performing Surgical Technologist functions within the scope of another clinical license in the state of employment. A license is not required in UT or KS.
  
• Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience in a surgical setting
  
• Experience in a specialty field

Required Experience:

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