Surgical Technologist \ Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Category: Surgical Services

• Full-Time
• On-site

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About Us: Founded in 2004 by local physicians, Animas Surgical Hospital has been an integral part of the Four Corners region for more than two decades. Our goal has never been to be the only hospital in Durango but to be the best option for surgery, diagnostic imaging, emergency care, occupational medicine, and internal medicine.

Our Mission: To provide innovative, exceptional healthcare that patients recommend, physicians prefer, and employees are proud of.

Job Title: Surgical Technologist Certified Surgical Technologist

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the OR RN Supervisor or Director of Surgical Services, this position establishes and maintains a sterile field, prepares medical equipment, instruments and supplies for surgical procedures. Assists with surgical patient care under the direction of an RN or physician.

Reports To: OR RN Supervisor and Director of Surgical Services

Hourly range: $26.31 to $39.16 (posted hourly range excludes overtime and bonuses which are not guaranteed)

Essential Job Functions:

• Prior to surgery case, verifies supplies, equipment and instruments are readily available for procedure.
  • Pulls case materials accurately and completes checklists appropriately.
  • Communicates any noted deficiencies in equipment or supplies to the Service Line Coordinator or OR RN Supervisor.
  • Prepares room, utilizing preference cards and resource people to maintain competency level.
  • Independently prepares the operating suite/sterile field for the intraoperative experience.
• Recognizes and modifies case setup based on specific patient needs or surgeons’ request. Responds to surgical emergencies and follows hospital wide emergency management plans.
• Participate in timeout process prior to every surgical procedure.
• Performs all required instruments, sharps, and sponge counts. Follows policies and procedures for incorrect counts and reports discrepancies appropriately. Performs additional counts as necessary.
• Assists with establishing the sterile field and draping the patient.
• Performs activities based on principles of sterility, aseptic technique, infection control, universal precautions guidelines, environmental control, and life safety guidelines.
  • Anticipates needs of surgeon and patient.
  • Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to prioritize activities and integrate experiences when performing the scrub role.
  • Under supervision of an RN or physician, demonstrates ability to prepare medications for procedures.
  • Knows routine drugs used intra-operatively, dosages, and/or concentration and appropriate route of administration.
  • Labels drugs and solutions; monitors quantities used.
  • Maintains sterile field and always utilizes sterile technique when setting up and participating in surgical cases.
• Prepares and is knowledgeable about the specific uses of equipment, instrumentation and supplies used for surgical procedures.
  • Operates complex equipment and other resources in the operating room, troubleshooting as necessary.
  • Inspects equipment and instruments for defects or breakage prior to case, during case and at the end of procedure.
  • Immediately tags defective or malfunctioning equipment and removes from service and delivers to appropriate location or person as indicated.
  • Ensures equipment incident form is filled out and submitted
• Performs room turnover, including case breakdown, room cleaning, and room set up.
• Is competent in sterile processing processes and procedures.
  • Differentiates and demonstrates knowledge of sterilization methods required for instruments or equipment.
  • Reprocesses surgical instruments per manufacture IFU.
  • Functions independently in all areas of sterile…