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United Surgical Partners International, Inc · 1 week ago

Surgical Tech PRN

Westminster, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$28/hr - $40/hr

1+ years exp

United Surgical Partners International, Inc is dedicated to providing first-class surgical services for the local community. The Surgical Tech PRN role involves anticipating the needs of the surgical team and maintaining a sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

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Responsibilities

Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures

Anticipates surgeon/physician’s needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedure

Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations

Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures

Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs “life” of instrument

Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment

Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse

Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants

Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated

Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon

Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas.Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets

Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background

Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment

Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills

Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment

Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team

Attends in services, conferences, and meetings as required

Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy

Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center

Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center

Complies with Policies and Procedures, and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment

Qualification

Surgical Technologist LicenseSurgical Technologist CertificationBLS CertificationMedical TerminologyTeamwork

Required

High school graduate or equivalent

BLS required

Surgical Technologist State License

Surgical Technologist National Certification

Completion of a Scrub Technician Program

One to two years experience as a Scrub Tech in multiple specialties or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Demonstrates ability to work as a team member and to communicate directly and professionally

Is flexible, reliable, productive, patient-oriented, and self-motivated

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span

Able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions

Able to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

General familiarity with medical terminology as it pertains to anatomy and surgical procedures for an operating room

Maintains professional conduct and appearance

Benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

USPI provides paid leave in accordance with applicable law

Company

United Surgical Partners International, Inc

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United Surgical Partners International (USPI) is the largest ambulatory surgery platform in the country and operates ambulatory surgery centers and surgical hospitals.

Founded in 1998

Addison, Texas, USA

10001+ employees