Surgical Tech Extern PRN

Description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.54 – $24.57 / hour

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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Surgical Tech Extern PRN? At HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Surgical Tech Extern PRN like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Surgical Technologist Extern delivers high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services to support the efficient operation of the surgical suite. Under the supervision of the Circulating RN, the Surgical Technologist Extern assists the surgical staff in the perioperative process in accordance with the Surgical Technologist Extern’s skills/training and the needs of the Department, and consistently assists the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. The Surgical Technologist Extern is currently enrolled and in good standing in an approved school of surgical technology and can perform higher-level procedures once competency is achieved.​

​Collaborates with the Circulating RN and Surgical Tech to organize the operating suite with instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for the day. Reviews daily cases to ensure adequate stocking. Ensures proper functioning of equipment/instruments prior to procedures.

​Assists in creating and maintaining an orderly sterile instrument table. Utilizes physician preference cards for efficient setup.

​Assists in preparing for emergency and add on cases rapidly and effectively.

​Assists with providing care and comfort for the patient throughout the perioperative process.

​Transports patients to and from surgical suite as needed.

​Aids in the transfer, positioning, prepping and draping of patients for surgical procedures in accordance with hospital standards.

​Performs and/or assists in scrub/gown/glove process for self and team.

​Assists surgical team during each procedure as instructed, including passing instruments, operating specialty equipment, patient monitoring, handling of medications or specimens, replenishing supplies. Performs more advanced duties once competency is achieved.

​Assists in completing all sponge, sharp, and instrument counts and reports all discrepancies to the nurse or surgeon.

​Assists with room turnover, including cleaning, restocking of supplies, and setup/cleaning/removal of equipment and instrumentation as needed.

​Participates in patient and procedural verification.

​Responds to lifesaving situations, including fire and disaster situations.

​Responds promptly to on-call situations as scheduled.

​Helps maintain a safe, organized environment for personnel and patients. Demonstrates commitment to patient safety initiatives including patient falls and restraints.

​Ensures patient privacy and comfort. Maintains confidentiality of patient information and records, and advocates for patient rights as needed.

​Applies the principles of asepsis to ensure the prevention of infection and maintain optimum patient care. Follows universal precautions as required by hospital and OSHA policies.

​Demonstrates effective communication skills when interacting with patients, family members, physicians, and co-workers. Utilizes appropriate chains of command to communicate pertinent information.

​Demonstrates knowledge of the occurrence reporting system. Uses system to report potential patient safety issues.

​Contributes to performance improvement initiatives and works toward meeting and exceeding core measures, patient safety, and service excellence goals.

​​Performs other duties as assigned.​

​​Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”​

What qualifications you will need:

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred

Currently enrolled in an approved Surgical Technologist program required

BLS – Basic Life Support required

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 Sky Ridge, the first hospital to open in Douglas County in 2003. A Level II Trauma Center and an acute care hospital with 284 licensed beds, HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge is a destination hospital with a reputation for clinical excellence offering patient-centered programs such as comprehensive cancer care, an award-winning Birth Place, a dedicated Robotics Center, and a state-of-the-art Spine and Total Joint 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.

“Good people beget good people.”- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Surgical Tech Extern PRN opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.