Certified Surgical Technologist

US-CO-Pueblo

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Req #: 459708
Type: Varies
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				Overview:

For more than 135 years, St. Mary-Corwin has cared for the people of Pueblo and the surrounding southern Colorado communities. Driven by a commitment to Pueblo and our healing ministry, St. Mary- Corwin is focused on its core areas of clinical strength: cancer care and orthopedic services. This concentration enables St. Mary-Corwin to serve the southern Colorado region with high quality, high value care for generations to come. Residents of Pueblo enjoy a moderate cost of living within this modern, mid-sized community while experiencing everything great about life in Colorado, including world- class nearby outdoor recreation, thriving local arts and culture, numerous parks, festivals and much more.

Responsibilities:

Surgical Techs may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!

We are proud to share that we are known for our leading surgical services, state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedures and for having the best in robotics technology. Here, you'll work in partnership and learn from exceptional physicians and incredible nurses that value your skills and share a passion for innovation and outcome excellence. 

A surgical tech or SPD role is not just an opportunity to be a difference-maker, it's the chance to harness the knowledge, support and potential that surrounds you.

As a Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech you will:

* Work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN. 
* Assist surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
* Assist in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.

**Previous Scrub experience in Hospital OR Required **

Day to Day duties:

* Scrub on all cases. GEN, Ortho, Spine, Urology, ENT. Robotics assisted (DaVinci SI/ MAKO) Ortho cases (total Knee/ Hip replacement).
* Associates are cross trained for all services, no specialized service Teams.
* Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
* Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next day's cases.
* Maintain Sterile field during procedures.
* Handing instruments to surgeons, anticipating surgeon's needs.
* Maintaining and updating preference cards.

8 OR Suites

Approx. 180-200+ cases per month

Schedule: 36hrs/ week- variable shifts and days of the week per surgical volume and current unit needs. TBD during interview with OR manager.

Call is required for most positions. Variable per needs/ surgical volume of unit. Call in rotation with team.

30Min callback radius required 

Qualifications:

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following: 

* Basic Computer skills required.
* One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
* Experience in a specialty field preferred.
* HS Diploma/GED required
* Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program required
* BLS from the American Heart Association required
* Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado. * A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech required
* Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery (CST) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required

Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
			
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