What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Surgical Technician position at Prowers Medical Center?
Surgical Services Department
1 Full-Time Position
Job Summary
General Description
The Surgical Technician (Surg Tech) functions as a part of the surgical healthcare team, providing technical support to surgeons, RN’s, and anesthetist in the operating room setting. He/she works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. During the operation the SurgTech arranges supplies and instruments, keeping an accurate count of the latter at all times; passes instruments and other sterile supplies to the surgeon during the operation; helps apply dressings, and helps prepare and preserve specimens taken for testing. In the Sterile Processing area, the Surg Tech will operate the sterilizers and run the various testing to validate and verify sterilization of surgical instruments and supplies. The Surg Tech will be responsible for cleaning and decontamination of surgical instruments following their use in surgery after regular hours, and checking instruments before and after cases for proper working condition and sterility.
Responsibility
Uses principles of aseptic practice in varying situations. Inspects sterile items for contamination before opening. Maintains sterility while opening sterile items for procedure. Anticipates the need for supplies and equipment. Checks supplies for outdates, restocks operating room and orders supplies to maintain an adequate on hand supply.
Accountability
The Surgical Technician reports directly to the Surgical Services Department Manager.
Special Demands
Mental: Moderate to high stress. Physical/emotional stamina with the ability to perform effectively in stressful situations at times. Ability to adjust and interact with a wide variety of job situations involving many different people and projects.
Physical: Long periods of standing, walking, and heavy lifting. Exposure to blood and body fluids, unpleasant sights, smells and infectious diseases possible.
Qualifications
Experience: Certified Surgical Technician (CST). Must be a Registered Surg Tech with the State of Colorado. CPR certification required.
Employment Variables
General working hours are 0630 – 1500, Monday- Friday. Rotating on call status is involved.
Salary Range
$26.34 – $32.39 per hour based on experience plus night and weekend shift differential. This is a fulltime benefitted position that includes, paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, life and disability insurance and automatic enrollment in retirement plan with employer match. Relocation assistance Available.
Apply to: Human Resources By: As soon as possible
Contact Information
Michelle Pollart – Human Resources
Prowers Medical Center
401 Kendall Drive
Lamar, CO 81052
Email: michelle.pollart@prowersmedical.com
Phone: 719-336-7119
Fax: 719-336-8360
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Human Resources Department
401 Kendall Drive
Lamar, Colorado 81052
www.prowersmedical.com
email: michelle.pollart@prowersmedical.com
Salary : $26 - $32