Surgical Technologist CVOR

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 the selected candidate 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.
Shifts and Scheduling

Full-time, 40 hours/week. Variable, shift determined at the end of orientation. Call and weekends required

The Surgical Technologist has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to Surgical Technologist levels II, III, or IV.

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

• Level I Pay Range: $26.74 - $41.28/hour (depending on experience)
• Level II Pay Range: $29.43 - $45.39/hour (depending on experience)
• Level III Pay Range: $32.34 - $49.94/hour (depending on experience)
• Level IV Pay Range: $35.60 - $54.93/hour (depending on experience
• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and many more benefits)
• Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. Variable, shift determined at the end of orientation. Call and weekends required
• Location: Operating Rooms - St. Mary's Medical Center

This position could be filled as a Surgical Tech II, Surgical Tech III, or Surgical Tech IV depending on experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications (Level I)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician program (ORT)
• Or graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months, but not currently eligible to sit for Tech in Surgery exam (NCCT)
• Or two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or 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 United States.
• Competent in basic procedures or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix
• Able to take assigned call
• Registered through DORA in the state of Colorado

In addition to meeting Level I requirements (above), to qualify for a Level II/III/IV role, you must also meet the following requirements:

Minimum Qualifications (Level II)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• 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 two or more specialty areas/facility case mix.
• Able to take assigned call.
• Must be in good standing.
• Registered through DORA in the state of Colorado.

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.
• Prior approval from the Surgical Services Director Council must be obtained before caregivers are moved into this role.
• Registered through DORA in 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…