Surgical Technologist
Vail, Colorado
Vail Valley Surgery Center

Surg Tech

Overview

• Contract surgical technologist role in Vail, Colorado
• Schedule: 3x12s, days
• Provides patient care in the operating room and assists during surgical procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist
• Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in Colorado
• BLS by American Heart Association
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills needed to complete online learning requirements, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment
• Working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Working knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and tools and technologies used in invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures
• Working knowledge of AORN standards
• Competent or working toward competency with Tier 1 surgical cases
• Must be HIPAA compliant

Responsibilities

• Maintain the sterile surgical field and provide instrumentation as needed
• Check packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicators if present, and expiration dates
• Ensure the operating room environment is safe and equipment functions properly
• Monitor the sterile field for contamination risks and initiate or notify corrective action under supervision
• Participate in the Time Out Process, including Briefings and Debriefings
• Assist with patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization
• Model professional behavior and maintain currency in new technologies and procedures
• Role model the principles of a Just Culture

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting up to 10 lbs
• Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs, 35 lbs, and 50 lbs
• Required for all age groups from neonatal/infant through geriatric