Surgical Technologist CVOR

Job Description: The Tech performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that the Tech will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined. Posting Specifics Pay Range: $28.15 - $43.42/hour (Certified) (depending on experience). $25.58 - $39.49/hour (Uncertified) (depending on experience) Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more) Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. 4x10 hour shifts/week. Monday - Friday, 6:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Call is variable and required. Department: Cardiac Unit, St. Joseph Hospital (Denver, Colorado) We are happy to offer relocation incentives (if applicable) to help you begin your career with us. Some restrictions apply, please ask our recruiter for details. You. You bring your body, mind, heart and spirit to your work as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in the Cardiovascular Operating Room. You know how to stay organized and move fast. You respond calmly in high pressure situations. Youre generous with your thoughts, your partnership and especially your voice in the OR because your opinion matters. Youre great at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible. Us. Our absolutely state-of-the-art OR boasts 21 surgical suites, with 2 designated for CV cases and 2 designated as hybrid rooms. Our Main OR specialties include: Bariatric, Robotics, General Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, OB-GYN and CV, including open heart cases. No matter our patients concern or heart condition, Saint Joseph Hospital is the right place to be. We are the regions Top Rated Heart Care Program, with one of the most highly-regarded heart care teams in Colorado. We perform a wide range of surgical procedures, such as: Heart valve replacement Our expert heart surgeons use traditional and minimally invasive procedures to repair or replace heart valves that are not functioning properly. Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) Expert surgeons use a piece of healthy blood vessel, usually from the leg or wrist, to bypass a blocked portion of coronary artery that is reducing blood flow to the heart. ASD and PFO closures Procedures to treat thesecongenital heart defects, often found in children. Maze procedure Surgical procedure for chronic Afib that creates a new maze of electrical pathways that can restore normal heart rhythm. TAVR Transcatheter aortic valve replacement places a mechanical valve in the place of a damaged aortic valve and typically involves shorter recovery times than traditional open heart surgery. We are proud to be an accredited Chest Pain Center, a Primary Stroke Center, and a private teaching hospital. Saint Joseph Hospital is part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 365-bed facility is one of the top-ranked hospitals in Denver, and has been awarded the highest national recognition possible for nursing excellence Magnet designation by the ANCC. We are proud to extend the mission of SCL Health by providing care for the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other. Our deep community roots date back to 1873, making us one of the oldest hospitals in Colorado. Benefits are one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body, mind and social well-being. To that end, weve launched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes, counseling and paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning. We. Together well align mission and careers, values and workplace. Well encourage joy and take pride in our integrity. Well laugh at each others jokes (even the bad ones). Well hello and high five. Well celebrate milestones and acknowledge the value of spirituality in healing. Were proud of what we know, which includes how much there is to learn. Your day. As a CVOR CST, you need to know how to: Assist in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Assemble, organize and complete case carts according to doctors preference lists. Provide appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and provide and maintain a sterile environment. May assist surgeon by passing instruments to surgeon during cases. Count sponges, needles, blades and instruments using proper technique and established policy. Assist in maintenance and care of specimens and prepare for laboratory analysis. Handle specimens, implants, dressings, soiled instruments, contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with established policy and recommended standards of practice. Assist with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up, replacement and restocking of supplies and equipment. Care for instruments and equipment. Your experience. We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why we require: Minimum Requirements (Certified) High School Diploma or equivalent, required Graduation of a formal, accredited Surgical Technologist program, required Current NCCT Surgical Technologist certification (TS-C) or NBSTSA certification, required Registered in the state of practice as a Surgical Technologist is required through DORA Current BLS certification, required Minimum Requirements (Uncertified) High School Diploma or equivalent, required Graduation of a formal, accredited Surgical Technologist program, required Registered in the state of practice as a Surgical Technologist is required through DORA Current BLS certification, required Preferred Qualifications At least one (1) year of OR scrubbing experience, preferred At least one (1) year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital, preferred Your next move. Now that you know more about being a CVOR CST on our team we hope youll join us. At Intermountain Health youll reaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place. Physical Requirements: Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. Location: Saint Joseph Hospital Work City: Denver Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $25.58 - $39.49 We care about your well-being mind, body, and spirit which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. All positions subject to close without notice. Intermountain Health is a Utah-based, not-for-profit system of 33 hospitals (includes "virtual" hospital), a Medical Group with more than 3,800 physicians and advanced practice clinicians at about 385 clinics, a health plans division called Select Health, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. Sign up for job alerts! Click sign in at the top right corner, create a candidate account, and when we have opportunities that meet your interests, you will receive an email with the job details. Intermountain Health strives to make the application process accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact 1-800-843-7820 or email recruitment@imail.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. We intentionally work toward an Intermountain Health that reflects our diverse communities and provides culturally competent care, health equity, and a sense of belonging amongst all our caregivers (employees). This is an important part of fulfilling our mission to help people live the healthiest lives possible. The three pillars of our work are talent experience with Intermountain (application, internship, development, etc.), community benefit, and care delivery. Learn more about diversity at Intermountain, here. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition team and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. Intermountain Healths PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment. Learn more. The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. 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