Surgical Technologist

2 weeks ago

Vail, Colorado, United States HexaQuEST Health, Inc. Full time
Job Description:

13 weeks, days, 4x10s. Assist during surgical procedures by ensuring and maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation as needed to the surgical team. Participate in unit activities that assure high levels of quality related to patient care. Function under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Function with working knowledge of AORN standards.
  • Maintain and check all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates. Ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
  • Monitor sterile field for events that may contaminate, interfere, or alter field and initiate or notify of need for corrective action under supervision.
  • Working towards competency or competent with Tier 1 surgical cases
  • Maintain flexibility while contributing to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.
  • Model effective, timely communication with the perioperative team with full participation in Time Out Process to include Briefings and Debriefings.
  • Assist team in patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.
  • Model professional behavior to include maintaining currency in new technologies and procedures, including instrumentation and equipment.
  • Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
  • Role model the principals of a Just Culture.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:Experience:

Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist

License(s):

Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of 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 job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Education:

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%
  • Run: N/A
  • Squat: 5%
  • Bend: 5%
  • Twist: 5%
  • Lift: 10%
  • Kneel: N/A
  • Drive: N/A
  • Climb: N/A
  • Crawl: N/A
  • Reach above shoulder: N/A
  • Other: N/A
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:

Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months) - Required

Pediatrics (1-12 years) - Required

Adolescence years) - Required

Young adult/Adult years) - Required

Adult/Middle-ages years) - Required

Geriatric (80+ years) - Required

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.

Acknowledgement:

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the position description. I hereby acknowledge that I currently hold, or will obtain within the amount of time specified, all required licensure and certifications listed in the minimum requirements section of the position description. I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain the required licensure and certifications (as applicable). It is further understood that the position description may be modified at any time to reflect changes necessary in departmental and/or organizational needs.

Position Urgency:

Normal

Shifts:

Rotating

State License Details:

Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience: 1

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:

32

Specialty Type:

Nursing

Sub Specialty:

Surgical Technologist

Bilingual:

No

EMR Used:

No Listing

Holiday Coverage Required:

No

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