Job Description ============ Job Summary: -Performs 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 Surgery Tech 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. Job Responsibilities: -Maintains accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria. -Maintains the sterile field and ensures a safe environment. -Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes. -Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure. -May assist with sterile processing. -Assists the surgeon(s) during the procedure while staying within the ORT scope of practice. -Can identify emergency situations and exercises judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies. -Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure. null Knowledge, Skills, Abilities ==================== Required Skills & Experience: -Demonstrates the ability to maintain a sterile field and ensure environmental safety. -Demonstrates the ability to recognize and address sharps and fire safety processes. -Demonstrates knowledge of surgical services. -Demonstrates knowledge of sterile processing. -Demonstrates the ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations. -Has experience in surgeries support within the surgical team. -Has experience in life support situations related to surgical care. -Has experience in sterile field management. -Has experience in sterilization processes and requirements. -Has experience in supervision within surgical services (within ORT scope). Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A null Required Skills ['STERILE FIELD MANAGEMENT', 'STERILIZATION PROCESSES AND REQUIREMENTS', 'STERILE PROCESSING', 'SURGICAL SERVICES', 'SHARPS AND FIRE SAFETY PROCESSES'] Additional Skills ['EMERGENCY SITUATIONS', 'LIFE SUPPORT SITUATIONS RELATED TO SURGICAL CARE', 'SUPERVISION WITHIN SURGICAL SERVICES', 'OPERATING ROOM TECHNICIAN (ORT)'] Education Requirement ================== Required Education: -Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program. OR -Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past Six (6) months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam). OR -Two (2) years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last Three (3) years. Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -Active National Certification as an ORT in Surgery. OR -Certified Surgical Technologist. null Certifications & Licenses =================== ['Active National Certification as an ORT in Surgery', 'Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers', 'Certified Surgical Technologist'] Languages ========= [{'code': 'en', 'canSpeak': True, 'canWrite': True, 'canRead': True}] Schedule Notes ============ o Shift: 3-12hr Days - 0645-1915, Monday-Friday, no set day off; weekend call and holiday shifts required o On Call: weekend call required o Experience: 2 years of Surgical Tech experience 1-year scrubbing experience. 1-year clinical experience in an accredited hospital - Preferred o Education: Please review under “Job Details” o License/Certifications: CO License (DORA) Required NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist Required BLS (AHA) Required Reason: FMLA/LOA