Sterile Processing Tech (Full-time) Del Norte

• CENTRAL SERVICES TECHNICIAN – Cleans and sterilizes instruments, supplies and equipment according to prescribed procedures and techniques. Uses detergents, antiseptic solutions, and semi-automatic to automatic sterilizing equipment. Disassembles items for cleaning and sterilizing; reassembles cleaned and sterilized items; identifies, dates, and stores cleaned sterilized items. May gather used items from other departments and returns them after sterilization. May fill requisitions, record charges, and inventory stock. Regular – Engineering/ Maintenance

• SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST – Assists the surgical team in the care of the patient in the operating room. Surgical technologists work under the supervision and delegated authority of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures. Surgical technologists ensure the operating room is safe, adequately prepared with supplies and instrumentations for surgery, and that equipment functions properly. Surgical Technologist assist the surgeons and nursing staff in the performance of surgical procedures, assists in the transfer of patients to the post anesthesia recovery area and in the turnover of the operating room. This includes Certified Operating Room Technologist (CORTs) or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) under this category. Requires certification as a surgical technologist. Regular – Surgery

• OPERATING ROOM ASSISTANT – Assist in the operating room function by cleaning and preparing operating rooms, retrieving equipment, stocking supplies and performing errands. Provide basic care services under the direct supervision of the nurse manager or registered nurse. Regular – Direct Patient Care

Licensure/Certification/Registration: CPR certification or obtain as soon as possible, OR Surgical Technician Certification with preferred License in Colorado.

Equipment Knowledge:
Computer: Windows, Paylocity, Email, Basic computer skills, Security System, HVAC, EXITCARE Discharge Software, AMRITA – Electronic Health Record, Computer Systems (Microsoft Teams, EM Systems) · Sterile Processing: Steris – Sterilization and Washer, Getinge – Sterilization · Endoscopy: Fuji, Scope Buddy · OR Equipment: Neptune, Cautery, Surgical Table, Smith and Nephew Equipment, Stryker Equipment · Monitor: Nihon Kohden Telemetry, EKG Machines · Other: Crash Carts, Glucometers, Life Packs · Equipment Maintenance: Preventative Maintenance, Routine

Education: High School Diploma, Graduate from a formal accredited surgical technician training program (preferred) or trained in-house.

Experience: Surgical Experience Preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Must have verbal skills to present information and ideas essential to supervisory duties and to understand general nursing theory and practice; capable of dealing with people and working closely with patients; workable knowledge of safety procedures; must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language; must have patience and enthusiasm as well as the willingness and ability to handle difficult situations with good judgment; must be able to work as a team member; must be willing to learn.

Apply online. For more information, contact Kayla at 719-657-4160 or email kaylaj@riograndehospital.net.