Job Description:
Surgical Technologists perform various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that Surgical Technologists will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.
About St. Joseph Hospital
Saint Joseph Hospital is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 365-bed facility is one of the top-ranked hospitals in Denver, and has been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence – Magnet designation – by the ANCC. We are proud to extend the mission of Intermountain Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Our deep community roots date back to 1873, making us one of the oldest hospitals in Colorado.
Our absolutely state-of-the-art OR boasts 21 surgical suites, with 2 designated for CV cases and 2 designated as hybrid rooms. Our Main OR specialties include: Bariatric, Robotics, General Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, OB-GYN and CV, including open heart cases.
No matter our patients’ concern or heart condition, Saint Joseph Hospital is the right place to be. We are the region’s Top Rated Heart Care Program, with one of the most highly-regarded heart care teams in Colorado. We perform a wide range of surgical procedures, such as:
- Heart valve replacement – Our expert heart surgeons use traditional and minimally invasive procedures to repair or replace heart valves that are not functioning properly.
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) – Expert surgeons use a piece of healthy blood vessel, usually from the leg or wrist, to bypass a blocked portion of coronary artery that is reducing blood flow to the heart.
- ASD and PFO closures – Procedures to treat these congenital heart defects, often found in children.
- Maze procedure – Surgical procedure for chronic Afib that creates a new “maze” of electrical pathways that can restore normal heart rhythm.
- TAVR – Transcatheter aortic valve replacement places a mechanical valve in the place of a damaged aortic valve and typically involves shorter recovery times than traditional open heart surgery.
We are proud to be an accredited Chest Pain Center, a Primary Stroke Center, and a private teaching hospital.
Job Essentials
Ensures room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
Maintains sterile field and safe environment.
Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
Prepares room and instruments for surgical procedure. May assist with sterile processing.
Assists the surgical staff during the procedure, within the scope of practice.
After procedure, cleans room and prepares for next procedure.
Identifies emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
Posting Specifics
Pay Ranges: $32.02 - $49.44/hour (Level III) (depending on experience). $35.25 - $54.39/hour (Level IV) (depending on experience)
Benefits Eligible: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and many more benefits)
Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. 4x10 hour shifts/week. Monday - Friday, 6:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Call is variable and required.
Location: Cardiac Unit - St. Joseph Hospital (Denver, Colorado)
Candidates must meet the Level III or Level IV requirements to be considered for this opening.
Minimum Qualifications (Level III)
Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, or:
Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam), or
Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three years, or
Hired for on-the-job training in a rural hospital, or
International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Re-implants) and/or facility case mix.
Able to take assigned call.
Must be in good standing.
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.
Minimum Qualifications (Level IV)
Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, or:
Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam), or
Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three years, or
Hired for on-the-job training in a rural hospital, or
International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Competent in Level III or IV Cases in high acuity specialty areas such as (Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants, Plastics Craniofacial, Major abdominal General Surgery cases, Major ortho trauma) and/or facility case mix in Level II Trauma Facility or Quaternary Center.
Able to take assigned specialty call in Level II Trauma Facility or Quaternary Center
Must be in good standing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.
Preferred Qualifications
CVOR experience
Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.
Certification is required after hire as follows:
Surgical Technologists who graduated from an accredited program must certify within one year of hire (may use either NBSTSA or NCCT certification).
Surgical Technologists who have graduated from non-accredited programs or completed on-the-job or military training, need to certify as soon as possible. This can be done upon graduation or, according to the NCCT requirements, take beyond one year in order to meet worked hours (>6000) and case tracking requirements. Managers will need to meet with new hires and determine certification course, projected certification window, and track progress.
Physical Requirements:
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Location:
Saint Joseph Hospital
Work City:
Denver
Work State:
Colorado
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$32.02 - $49.44
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