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Job Description
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Lead Surgical Technologist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA HealthONE Rose which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications As a Lead Surgical Technologist, you'll take on a vital leadership role in the OR, guiding your team and ensuring patients receive the safest, most advanced surgical care. Working alongside a highly experienced, collaborative surgical team, you'll bring order, precision, and confidence to the operating room. With HCA Healthcare's continued investment in technology, staffing resources, and leadership development, you'll have everything you need to support your team, provide excellent patient care, and shape your own professional future. Join us!
Position Summary:
The Surgical Technician Lead will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures performed in the department. The Surgery Technician Lead is experienced in all aspects of aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases, pulling cases as needed, and breaking down cases at the end of the procedure. He/she is knowledgeable regarding instrumentation, equipment and supply needs for all types of surgical procedures. The Surgery Technician Lead performs delegated duties consistent with his/her scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery. The Surgical Technician Lead may rotate to areas other than his/her assigned service area/ s, and will perform only those duties for which he/she has demonstrated competency. The Surgical Technician Lead has additional responsibilities of orienting/onboarding new employees and overseeing shift operations with schedules, assignments and coordination of resources.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
Complies with hospital/departmental policies and procedures, i.e., attendance, mandatory education, safety, infection control, etc. Performs patient care within the scope of training of the OR technician and under the direction of the RN. Respects patient's rights by maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. Demonstrates ICARE standards at all times . Can recognize and respond appropriately in an emergency situation. Attends unit specific education sessions. Attends 80% of all mandatory meetings and in-services. Reading and reviewing emails and other department communication . Organize and p repares for each procedure and/or surgery including materials in the computer lab, instruments, specialty supplies, room stock and preference cards for each surgeon . Can organize work and utilize time efficiently. Has knowledge of a safe transfer of the surgical patient. Demonstrates knowledge of the step-by-step positioning of the patient on the OR table. Maintains a clean OR suite for the surgical patients. Maintains a safe environment for the surgical patients by checking the conditions and cleanliness of equipment before procedure. Demonstrates working knowledge of the specific uses of all equipment and supplies used for all cases. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance manuals . Performs intra-operative management of assigned procedures. Initiates and maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures by adhering to the principles of asepsis. Utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately at all times and monitors other staff for compliance. Assists in preparation and draping of patient and operative site . Anticipates needs of surgeon . Assists the circulating nurse in maintaining correct needle, sponge, and instrument counts. Appropriately handles all specimens. Demonstrates knowledge of and correct procedure in managing patient with system specific procedures. Assumes responsibility for supply and equipment management appropriate to position and in compliance with department standard . Determines priority in supply and instrument needs and ensures availability. Assists in maintenance of instruments and equipment by proper utilization , cleaning, care , and sterilization. Removes and reports all damaged or unsafe equipment. Assists with post procedure workload including: cleaning room between procedures, putting away all unused supplies & setting up for the next procedure. Train new staff and cross train existing staff Provide education for the group and arrange in services as needed
Position Requirements Licensure/Certification/Registration:
State of Colorado Surgical Registry required . Current BLS Certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross . Current CST Certification from NBSTSA preferred.
Education:
Graduation from an accredited program for Operating Room Technicians.
Experience:
Two or more years of experience as a Surg ical Technician.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities :
Basic to advanced knowledge in the scrub role and multiple surgical specialties. Demonstrates good organizational skills. Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers. Is authorized to ha ndle medications on the sterile field including syringes, needles, etc. and is accountable to the registered nurse for oversight of this practice . Must be able to demonstrate understanding of national patient safety initiatives by strict compliance to all safety protocols and procedures as required by both HCA and Rose Medical Center. Benefits HCA HealthONE Rose, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Note:
Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients' total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE's acute care hospitals is Rose. HCA HealthONE Rose has earned its reputation through Rose Babies as Denver's "baby hospital" while becoming a leader in comprehensive women's care. Expert care in orthopedics and total joint replacement, heart and vascular care, oncology, and weight-loss treatment are also pillars of the quality services provided at HCA HealthONE Rose, a proud Magnet-designated hospital for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals' list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Lead Surgical Technologist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. share bookmark_border bookmark
