Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Edwards, Colorado
Edwards Medical Campus

OR Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract Position

Location: Edwards, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days
Schedule: 4x10 (four 10-hour shifts per week)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week

Job Summary

Assist during surgical procedures by maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation support to the surgical team. Participate in unit activities to ensure high-quality patient care. Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and use of surgical tools and technologies, following AORN standards.
• Maintain and check surgical items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal integrity, sterile indicators, and expiration dates. Ensure a safe operating room environment and proper equipment function.
• Monitor the sterile field for contamination risks and initiate or notify corrective actions as needed.
• Work towards or maintain competency with Tier 1 surgical cases.
• Contribute flexibly to individualized patient care within scope of practice.
• Communicate effectively and participate fully in perioperative team processes including Time Out, Briefings, and Debriefings.
• Assist with patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.
• Maintain professional behavior and stay current with new technologies, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Model principles of a Just Culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned, maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist.
• Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association.
• Computer skills or ability to obtain within 90 days to complete online learning and job-specific competencies.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Physical Demands

• Sit: 5%
• Stand: 50%
• Walk: 20%
• Squat, Bend, Twist: 5% each
• Lift: 10% (frequent lifting up to 10 lbs; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs)
• No requirements for running, kneeling, driving, climbing, crawling, or reaching above shoulder.

Patient Populations Served

• Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Young Adult/Adult (18-64 years)
• Adult/Middle-aged (65-79 years)
• Geriatric (80+ years)

Additional Information

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines independently or as part of a team.
• Must be punctual and reliable to start shifts on time.
• This position involves direct patient care.

Prior Travel Experience Required?

No indication that prior travel experience is required.

Specialty Years of Experience Required

Not explicitly stated; no conflicting information found.