The Judge Group is seeking a travel Surgical Technician for a travel job in Lakewood, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technician
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 06/02/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
o Shift: 10hr Days -
o OnCall: 2-3 late stay shifts per week
o Years of Experience: 1+ yr
o Certifications REQUIRED: NBSTSA or NCCT
o BLS - REQUIRED
o DORA - REQUIRED
Skills:
"One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred Experience in a specialty field preferred Basic Computer skills required
Float Requirements :
-Floating may be required to any Centura location within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or Centura-identified "float zone".
-Float assignments may include duties outside of original assignment job requirements (including skill set) in accordance with Centura policy. "
Zone 3: (based in Denver, CO)- OrthoColorado Hospital, Longmont United Hospital, St. Anthony Hospital, St. Anthony North Hospital
The Surgical Tech works under the supervision of the surgeon and RN. Assists surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed. Assists in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.
• Uses physician preference card to identify supplies and equipment needed for the scheduled surgical or emergency procedures.Updates preference cards with any necessary changes.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• Prepares solutions and medications used. Properly labels and reports amounts used for charting.
• Prepare back table and mayo stand anticipating needs of the surgeon and through the use of the surgeon's preferencecard.
• Provides supplies or equipment upon request for the surgeon, nurses and/or anesthesiologist.
• Assist with draping sterile field; drapes and covers operating and instrument tables.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation, before incision is closed and as needed.
• Delivers surgical specimens/cultures from operative field to circulating nurse.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure by checking package integrity, indicators and openingprocedures.
• Prepares and sterilizes supplies and equipment used in surgical procedures.
• Reviews and replaces supplies in the surgical case following a procedure. Discards expired medications per protocol.
• Assists with terminal cleaning of operating room. Puts equipment, supplies and instruments away as required. Assistsin prepping room for the next patient.
• Holds retractors or instruments, sponges or suctions operative site, applies electrocautery to clamps on bleeders, cutssuture material, connects drains to suction apparatus and applies dressings to a wound.
• Ability to provide on-call coverage outside of standard scheduled hours per department and/or facility policy.
• Effectively communicates with surgeon and nursing staff.
• Anticipates possible problems or complications that could arise during case. Adjusts quickly and prepares for emergentcases that change work flow.
• Performs all duties in a conscientious, courteous and caring manner to maintain positive customer relations.
• Maintains efficiency under stress and with irregular working hours.
• Adheres to department procedures and acceptable protocols.
• Applies knowledge of the dress code related to Standard Precautions and consistently wears appropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE).
• Reports any life safety issues, environmental concerns or process deviation to immediate supervisor.
• Participates in quality improvement, evidence based practice and research activities.
• Participates in professional and program development by attending department in-services, meetings and by sharingprofessional expertise to enhance quality of patient care and staff development. Seeks specialty service learningopportunities and growth for advancement.Assists with the education of new staff and students.
• Demonstrates effective time management and is proactive in prioritizing workload and meeting productivityrequirements.
• Adapts to rapidly changing technologies, policies, regulations, census and staffing through priority setting and flexibility.
About The Judge Group
Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations
across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health
professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge's seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and
regulations shaping today's healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions
with the right talent.