Travel Surgical Technologist
Brighton, Colorado
Peaks Region - 1600 Prairie Center Pkwy , Platte Valley Hospital

Surgery Tech Position - Brighton, Colorado

Job Summary

• Perform various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure.
• Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and report to Surgical Services management.
• Support system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices.
• Actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintain the sterile field and ensure a safe environment.
• Recognize and address sharps and fire safety processes.
• Prepare the operating room and instruments for surgical procedures.
• Assist with sterile processing as needed.
• Assist surgeons during procedures within the Surgery Tech scope of practice.
• Identify emergency situations and exercise judgment when responding.
• Assist with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for subsequent procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• Ability to maintain a sterile field and ensure environmental safety.
• Ability to recognize and address sharps and fire safety processes.
• Knowledge of surgical services and sterile processing.
• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Experience supporting surgeries within the surgical team.
• Experience in life support situations related to surgical care.
• Experience in sterile field management and sterilization processes.
• Experience in supervision within surgical services (within Surgery Tech scope).

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks (89 days rounded to nearest week).