Surgical Technician – Heart Team/CVOR – Operating Room – Up to $20K Bonus

​​​​​​​POSITION TYPE: Allied Health

SPECIALTY UNIT: Certified Surgical Technician - Heart Team/CVOR - Operating Room

LOCATION: Denver, CO

SHIFT: Variable

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

$4.75/hour transplant differential applies

** Relocation Assistance **

Up to $20,000 Bonus based on experience

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technician assist the surgical team in delivering direct and indirect care to the patient in the Operating Room, providing quality health care through the development of an organizational climate that is professional, compassionate and responsive to the patient, physicians and Associates.

The Surgical Technician must possess knowledge, judgment and skills based on the principles of biological, physiological, behavioral and social sciences within the scope of a Surgical Technician basic training program.  The Surgical Technician assists the surgical team in identifying patient needs and plans and initiates interventions for resolution when applicable.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in hospital or departmental performance improvement activities.
• Assists in damp dusting light fixtures, tables, Mayo and ring stands.
• Assists in checking supplies, instruments and equipment against preference card and/or obtaining any missing items.
• Responsible for scrubbing assigned procedures.
• Anticipates the surgeon’s needs in performing the operation and provides for a safe and sterile surgical environment.
• Uses supplies and suture judiciously.
• Accurately handles all specimens.
• Assists in cleaning the patient prior to applying surgical dressing.
• Assists in the care and maintenance of instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the location, care and operation of all surgical instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assists in cleaning and restocking all the operating rooms.
• Initiates and/or assists in updating preference cards.
• Adheres to Universal Precautions.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Seeks opportunities to improve department or interdepartmental processes.
• Serves as a clinical resource to department staff, students, volunteers and other departments, and contributes to the teamwork essential to ensuring quality patient care
• Takes appropriate measures to ensure safety of patients.

Job Benefits:

• Health Benefits
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Paid Family Leave
• Medical Plan Options, Dental & Vision
• And much more!

Requirements:

• One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred
• Experience in a specialty field preferred
• Basic Computer skills required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program 
• Current registration as a Surgical Tech is required 
• 30 Min Call Back radius required.