Surgical Tech II - Lincoln Surgery Center at Parker

Job Description

Job: Nursing Support

The Surgical Technologist performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. The tasks and responsibilities include:

• Assembles supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
• Prepares sterile instrument table.
• Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards.
• Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique.
• Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients.
• Transports patients to and from surgical suite.
• Positions patient according to type of surgery.
• Assists the surgical team in surgical procedures which may include passing instruments, sponges and sutures.
• Maintains work area.
• Gathers equipment for cleaning and sterilization.
• Assists in the monitoring of the patient through the procedure.
• Provides age and culturally appropriate care.
• Orients and mentors new staff members.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Job Requirements

Job Qualifications include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a formal surgical technologist program or equivalent training.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• Current CO Surgical Tech License.
• Current OR Tech experience.
• Detail-oriented with ability to sustain concentration over long periods of time.
• Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds

Country: USA, State: Colorado, City: Parker, Company: HCA Physician Services.