Operating Room Technician
Golden, CO
Integrated Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs

Surgery Tech

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. The Surgery Tech will support system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. Additionally, this role actively participates in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, or graduation from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam), or two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three years.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active National Certification as an ORT in Surgery.
• Certified Surgical Technologist.

Additional Information

• 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 judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
• Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure.