Certified Surgical Technologist

The Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical Technologist assists in patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and according to the policies and procedures of the department. The trained technologist is assigned scrub duties, instrument processing/sterilization duties and specific patient care duties in relation to the complexity of the patient’s condition.

Employees must abide by all applicable accrediting body requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient’s rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the education and experience identified below and be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily, either with or without a reasonable accommodation. The below is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job and is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

• Proficiently scrubs cases in assigned OR suite; assists surgical team during operative procedures.
• Adheres to aseptic practices; monitors and maintains sterile field.
• Gathers sterile supplies for scheduled procedures; ensures that adequate instruments are available for each case.
• Counts sponges and needles on every case with the Registered Nurse (RN) circulator.
• Assists circulating RN in positioning patient, prepping patient, opening sterile supplies, and setting up equipment when not scrubbing a case or as needed.
• Assists OR staff in moving the anesthetized patient from OR bed to gurney.
• Assists OR staff with room turnover post procedure including reprocessing instruments, mopping floor, wiping/disinfecting equipment, etc.
• Assists instrument technician with disinfecting, cleaning, wrapping/packaging, sterilizing, and storing all used instruments at the end of each day; exercises care in cleaning and maintaining all surgical instruments.
• Follows policies for infection control in handling and disposing of infectious/hazardous waste materials.
• Creates and updates preference cards for each physician for each type of procedure he/she performs.
• Brings broken/malfunctioning equipment and instruments to OR manager for repair or replacement.
• Assists in restocking OR suites at the end of each day; assists with re-sterilizing outdated supplies; assists with thorough cleaning of OR storage cabinets and supply room.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Completion of a recognized surgical technologist training program, required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with processing/sterilizing surgical instruments.

• Valid DORA registration with the State of Colorado. Must have proof of registration and be in good standing.
• Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Organization Skills – Establishes and prioritizes tasks in order to manage time and resources appropriately; identifies and/or assigns resources to meet objectives in timely manner; establishes goals and objectives that align with the needs/targets set by their department; reports on results to promote accountability and takes action as appropriate.
• Oral and Written Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information, ability to communicate with clients or customers.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Confidentiality – Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy. Adheres to HIPAA guidelines.

Work is closely monitored by supervisor/manager; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position requires acceptable motor vehicle driving history, valid and free from restrictions, and must have a valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance coverage. Ability to travel between all OCR locations.