Surgical Technologist New Rocky Mountain Surgery Center

Surgical Technologist - New Rocky Mountain Surgery Center-27810-29651 Primary Location: United States-Colorado-Englewood Job: Nursing Support Schedule: Full-time Description: The Surgical Technologist performs a variety of technical duties to assist in preparing and caring for pre-operative patients. The tasks and responsibilities include: * Assembles supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures. * Prepares sterile instrument table. * Prepares patient skin for surgery in accordance with hospital standards. * Maintains aseptic techniques and actively monitors situations which could lead to breaches in aseptic technique. * Provides comfort and support for pre-operative patients. * Transports patients to and from surgical suite. * Positions patient according to type of surgery. * Assists the surgical team in surgical procedures which may include passing instruments, sponges and sutures. * Maintains work area. * Gathers equipment for cleaning and sterilization. * Assists in the monitoring of the patient through the procedure. * Provides age and culturally appropriate care. * Orients and mentors new staff members. * Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. Qualifications: Job Qualifications include: * High School Diploma or equivalent. * Graduate of a formal surgical technologist program or equivalent training. * Current CO Surgical Tech License required. * Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred. * Current OR experience required. * Detail-oriented with ability to sustain concentration over long periods of time. * Customer service abilities including effective listening skills. * Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients andor equipment up to 50 pounds