Surgical Tech

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Career Development

• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

• This role is Sign-on Bonus eligible?

• This role includes a $4.75/hr. specialty differential on top of your base rate.

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind, and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: Part-time Shift: Day

Location: AdventHealth Porter

The role you'll contribute:

The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon and RN. Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed. Assists in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment, and rooms.

The value you'll bring to the team:

• Uses physician preference card to identify supplies and equipment needed for the scheduled surgical or emergency procedures. Updates preference cards with any necessary changes.

• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.

• Prepares solutions and medications used. Properly labels and reports amounts used for charting.

• Provides supplies or equipment upon request for the surgeon, nurses and/or anesthesiologist.

• Assist with draping sterile field; drapes and covers operating and instrument tables.

• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation before incision is closed and as needed.

• Delivers surgical specimens/cultures from operative field to circulating nurse.

• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure by checking package integrity, indicators, and opening procedures.

• Assists with terminal cleaning of operating room. Puts equipment, supplies and instruments away as required. Assists in prepping room for the next patient.

• Anticipates possible problems or complications that could arise during case. Adjusts quickly and prepares for emergent cases that change workflow.

• Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.

• Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivity requirements.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association

• Current registration as a Surgical Tech (Department of Regulatory Agencies) is required unless performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another verified clinical Colorado license, certification, or registration.

Preferred:

• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program

• One year of experience in a surgical setting

• Experience in a specialty field

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Surgery

Organization: AdventHealth Porter

Schedule: Part-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 23044498

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.