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Children's Hospital Colorado Surgical Technician in Broomfield, Colorado
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Job ID89511
LocationBroomfield
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
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Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
The Surgical Technician is a clinician who provides intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and Registered Nurses (RN) who care for patients experiencing a surgical intervention or other invasive procedure.
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Department Name: Operating Room - North Campus Job Status: Fulltime Shift: Monday - Friday 7am - 5:30pm (Days will vary)
Qualifications
Education:Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology Equivalency:Graduate of a military training program or diploma degree in surgical technology with completed clinical rotations may be considered in lieu of a diploma degree. Certification(s):American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at time of hire. Licensure(s):State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration This position may require a BLS certification from the American Heart Association. Click on the following link and enter your zip code to find an appropriate class near you. Please note BLS (CPR cards) from organizations other than American Heart Association, even if it says it is AHA approved, will not be accepted. http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/classConnector.j sp?pid=ahaecc.classconnector.home
Responsibilities
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; utilizes downtime effectively; and participates in department quality improvement activities. Promotes patient safety by participating in the surgical time out; labeling medications on the field; verifying patient weight and allergies with RN prior to passing medications to physician; communication of hand-off of care when relieved during case; and selection of appropriate instruments and supplies based on patient size and procedure. As ists with patient positioning and properly identifies specimens. Monitors potential hazards for sharp or burn injury. Safely handles bio-hazardous materials and uses standard precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Utilizes preference cards to prepare for surgical procedure; scrubs all cases as assigned; anticipates needs of case by opening correct supplies and instruments; is attentive to flow of the surgery so that surgeons' needs are anticipated.
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Guidelines: Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent