Surgical Technologist - seasonal

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Key Responsibilities

Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures,

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OtherSurgical Technologist

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

Join our dynamic surgical team in the breathtaking mountains of Colorado! As a Surgical Technologist in our Main OR, you’ll be an integral part of a high-performing team that handles a wide variety of surgical cases, with a strong emphasis on orthopedics. Work alongside top orthopedic surgeons and utilize cutting-edge technology, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system, to provide exceptional patient care.

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✓Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Functions with working knowledge of AORN standards.

✓Maintains and checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates. Ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

✓Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate, interfere, or alter field and initiates or notifies of need for corrective action under supervision.

✓Working towards competency or competent with Tier 1 surgical cases

✓Maintains flexibility while contributing to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.

✓Models effective, timely communication with the perioperative team with full participation in Time Out Process to include Briefings and Debriefings.

✓Assists team in patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.

✓Models professional behavior to include maintaining currency in new technologies and procedures, including instrumentation and equipment.

✓Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.

✓Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.

✓Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

✓Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist

✓Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado required.

✓Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

✓Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

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