Surgical Tech Advanced CVOR

Surgical Tech - Certified - CVOR

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician, where you will serve as a dedicated patient caregiver. In this role, the CST assists the registered nurse in the intra-operative care of the surgical patient by the performance of routine and delegated duties according to the policies and procedures of Boulder Community Hospital.

Benefits:

• Health insurance, including a FREE employee only option
• Dental and Vision insurance
• BCH paid Life Insurance;
  Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance plans
• Short-term and Long-term disability coverage
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement plan with BCH matching contributions, and discretionary lump sum contribution
• Paid Time Off and Illness Bank
• Education assistance program
• Voluntary Wellness programs, to include biometrics, wellness team challenges, and much more
• Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki
• Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions
• Employee Assistance Program offers 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a School of Surgical Technology or an equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
• OR Graduate of a School of Nursing with one-year experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting
• OR Former training in a military setting
• Colorado Registration is required
• Certification preferred
• BLS certification is required by the American Heart Association
• One to two years of CVOR experience required

Responsibilities:

• Proficiently scrub all complex procedures
• Ensures instruments and equipment are available to their specialty service for use
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by preparing and passing of instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed during the operative procedure.
• Assists the RN in the delivery of care to the intra-operative procedure.
• Demonstrates proper handling of specimens.
• Consults with and/or advises appropriate personnel of instrument or equipment needs requiring follow-up or attention.
• Utilizes physician preference cards and inventory lists to accurately organize equipment and supplies for operative surgical procedures.