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Job ID 68944 Location Colorado Springs Full/Part Time Part-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Why Work at Children's.... Here, it’s different. Come join us.    Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is a top-ranked hospital located in a top-ranked city. With a regional team of more than 1,000 team members, Children’s Colorado has been present in southern Colorado since 2001 and now has team members at five locations providing outpatient specialty care, emergency care, inpatient care and therapy care. Children’s Hospital Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first pediatric-only hospital in the region and includes the region’s only emergency department and operating rooms built just for kids and served by pediatric experts who have dedicated their lives to treating kids – and only kids – and who are directly linked to one of the country’s leading pediatric academic medical centers. This opportunity gives you the ability to lead a diverse team of pediatric experts at one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the nation, according to US News and World Report, while living and being a part of a community that ranks “#1 Most Desirable Place to Live in the U.S.,” according to the US News and World Report. A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Learn about Children’s Colorado and our culture: https://www.youtube.com/user/thechildrenshospital Find out more about living and working in Colorado Springs: http://www.choosecoloradosprings.com/ Additional Information Department: CSH Operating Room Hours per week: Flex, variable Shift: Flex, variable, no call requirement Job Overview The Surgical Technician is a  clinician who provides intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and Registered Nurses (RN) who care for patients experiencing a surgical intervention or other invasive procedure. The Surgical Technician actively participates in the work of the unit, committee work, and program level activities and projects and role models exemplary work standards. Responsibilities Population Specific Care a.) Neonate - <30 days b.) Infancy - >30 days to 1yr c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs g.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs. Essential Functions An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; utilizes downtime effectively; and participates in department quality improvement activities. Promotes patient safety by participating in the surgical time out; labeling medications on the field; verifying patient weight and allergies with RN prior to passing medications to physician; communicating hand-off of care when relieved during case; and selecting appropriate instruments and supplies based on patient size and procedure. Assists with patient positioning and properly identifies specimens. Monitors potential hazards for sharp or burn injury. Safely handles bio-hazardous materials and uses standard precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Utilizes preference cards to prepare for surgical procedures; scrubs all cases as assigned; anticipates needs of case by opening correct supplies and instruments; and anticipates providers’ needs by being attentive to the flow of the surgery. Precepts new employees. Other Information SCOPE & LEVEL Guidelines: Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent. Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy.  Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion. Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed. Communications: Contacts with the public or employees where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function. Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight.  Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence.  Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent.  Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed. Qualifications Education:  Associate’s degree in surgical technology is required. Equivalency:  Graduate of a military training program in surgical technology or Diploma in Surgical Technology and Surgical Technologist certification may be considered in lieu of an Associate’s degree. Certification(s):  American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers at time of hire.  NBSTSA or NCCT Certified Surgical Technologist preferred. Licensure(s): State of Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration Physical Requirements Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good Audio-Visual: Depth Perception: Good Audio-Visual: Far Vision: Good Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good Audio-Visual: Near Vision: Good General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day Motion: Bend: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time Others: May assist in lifting, transporting and positioning of patients Others: Must be able to tolerate temperature changes, smoke, fumes, and dust. Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation) Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: More than 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time Work Environment Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Regular/Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to cold/heat: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to infectious diseases: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to laser beam: Occasional. Exposure: Exposure to lung irritations: Frequent. Exposure: Exposure to radiation: Occasional. Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: Frequent. Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure. Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately. Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively. Equal Employment Opportunity It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation.  Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. Salary Information Hourly Rate of Pay: $26.00 Benefits Information As a Children’s Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid sick leave and a robust wellness program.

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