19 - 56738 - CO - Surg tech - days - $$$$

Company: Oloop Tech
Location: Basalt
Posted on: January 25, 2023

Job Description:

DORA IS REQUIREDortho and sports medicine experience required*Assists during surgical procedures by ensuring and maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation as needed tothe surgical team. Participates in unit activities that assure high levels of quality related to patient care. Functions under the direction of aRegistered Nurse.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Maximum of ten functions in order of percentage of time spent on functions from longest to shortest; donot list anything that does not represent at least 10% of the job's time. Please include supervisory responsibilities.1. Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgicalprocedures, and implementation of tools and technologies in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Functions withworking knowledge of AORN standards.2. Maintains and checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, andexpiration dates. Ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and the operative procedure isconducted 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 undersupervision.4. Working towards competency or competent with Tier 1 surgical cases5. 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 andDebriefings.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.This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or workconditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Requirements - Required and/or PreferredExperience:Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical TechnologistLicense(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 jobspecificcompetencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.Education:PHYSICAL DEMANDSIt 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 addressingthese 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/ASquat: - 5%Bend: - 5%Twist: - 5%Lift: - 10%Kneel: - N/ADrive: - N/AClimb: - N/ACrawl: - N/AReach above shoulder: - N/AOther: - N/ASENSORY 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 RequiredUp to 100 lbs - Not RequiredOver 100 lbs - Not RequiredAGE SPECIFIC POPULATIONS:Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months) - RequiredPediatrics (1-12 years) - RequiredAdolescence (13-17 years) - RequiredYoung adult/Adult (18-64 years) - RequiredAdult/Middle-ages (65-79 years) - RequiredGeriatric (80+ years) - RequiredNATURE AND SCOPE:Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions of this position. Communicates effectively, clearly and timely. Theincumbent 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 impactthe 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.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTI acknowledge that I have read and understand the position description. I hereby acknowledge that I currently hold, or will obtain within theamount of time specified, all required licensure and certifications listed in the minimum requirements section of the position description. Iunderstand that it is my responsibility to maintain the required licensure and certifications (as applicable). It is further understood that theposition description may be modified at any time to reflect changes necessary in departmental and/or organizational needs.

Shift: Days

Specialty Type: Nursing

Sub Specialties: Surgical Technologist

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