Children's Hospital Colorado
Surgical Technician
Children's Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Job OverviewThe 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.
Additional InformationDepartment Name: CSH Operating Room
Job Status: Full time, 40 hours/week
Shift: Monday through Friday 0645-1515, participates in call and holiday rotations
Starting pay rate for this position will be $26.25/hr to $33.62/hr. The specific offer amount will be determined by years of experience.
QualificationsEducation: 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
ResponsibilitiesPOPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
* Neonate -
30 days to 1yr
* Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
* Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
* School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
* Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
* Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
1. Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; utilizes downtime effectively; and participates in department quality improvement activities.
2. 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.
3. Assists with patient positioning and properly identifies specimens.
4. Monitors potential hazards for sharp or burn injury.
5. Safely handles bio-hazardous materials and uses standard precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
6. 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.
Other InformationSCOPE & LEVEL
Guidelines: Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent.
Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy. Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.
Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.
Physical RequirementsAbility to Perform Essential Functions of the Job
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good
Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day
Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
Others: May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patients
Others: Must be able to tolerate temperature changes, smoke, fumes, and dust.
Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: More than 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.
Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Frequent.
Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.
Exposure: Exposure to laser beam: Occasional.
Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent.
Exposure: Exposure to radiation: Occasional.
Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Frequent.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.
Equal Employment OpportunityIt is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.
Salary InformationAnnual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $48,962.61 to $73,443.91
Hourly Salary Range: $23.54 to $35.31
Benefits InformationHere, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
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Additional InformationDepartment Name: CSH Operating Room
Job Status: Full time, 40 hours/week
Shift: Monday through Friday 0645-1515, participates in call and holiday rotations
Starting pay rate for this position will be $26.25/hr to $33.62/hr. The specific offer amount will be determined by years of experience.
QualificationsEducation: 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
ResponsibilitiesPOPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
* Neonate -
30 days to 1yr
* Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
* Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
* School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
* Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
* Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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.
1. Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; utilizes downtime effectively; and participates in department quality improvement activities.
2. 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.
3. Assists with patient positioning and properly identifies specimens.
4. Monitors potential hazards for sharp or burn injury.
5. Safely handles bio-hazardous materials and uses standard precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
6. 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.
Other InformationSCOPE & LEVEL
Guidelines: Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent.
Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy. Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.
Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.
Physical RequirementsAbility to Perform Essential Functions of the Job
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good
Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good
Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good
General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day
Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
Others: May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patients
Others: Must be able to tolerate temperature changes, smoke, fumes, and dust.
Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: More than 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent.
Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Frequent.
Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent.
Exposure: Exposure to laser beam: Occasional.
Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent.
Exposure: Exposure to radiation: Occasional.
Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Frequent.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively.
Equal Employment OpportunityIt is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.
Salary InformationAnnual Salary Range (Based on 40 hours worked per week): $48,962.61 to $73,443.91
Hourly Salary Range: $23.54 to $35.31
Benefits InformationHere, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.
As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.
Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.
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