Surgical Technician (PRN)
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onSpecker Avenue, Fort Carson, El Paso County, Colorado, 80913, United States
About the Role
As a Surgical Services Technician, you will be a vital member of the clinical team, assisting the Lead Technician in managing day-to-day clinic operations and supporting Polysomnographic technicians. This role is designed to ensure the seamless flow of surgical services, from the preparation of the operating room to the post-operative recovery of patients.
Your day will involve a dynamic mix of clinical and logistical responsibilities. You will provide direct surgical patient care, assist anesthesia personnel with positioning, and perform scrub duties in the Operating Room. This includes preparing sterile instruments, counting supplies with the circulating nurse, and anticipating the surgeon's needs during procedures. Beyond the OR, you will transport patients and records, manage medical material, and perform specialized housekeeping and decontamination tasks to maintain a safe environment.
The position requires adaptability, as you may work across various locations within the Colorado Military Health System (CMHS), including Military Treatment Facilities and sub-clinics. You will operate in a fast-paced, highly social environment where quick thinking and attention to detail are essential for patient safety and team efficiency.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Specker Avenue, Fort Carson, El Paso County, Colorado, 80913, United States
Fort Carson, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide surgical patient care activities and assist anesthesia personnel with patient positioning
- check_circleTransport patients and related records to and from the OR and recovery room
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Basic Life Support, Asepsis, Sterile Techniques, Surgical Instrumentation, Anesthesia Procedures, Pathology, Microbiology, Infection Control, Surgical Pharmacology, Sterilizing.
Education: Completion of an accredited surgical service and clinical course or surgical technologist program required.
Frequently asked questions about Surgical Technician (PRN) at Katmai
What does a Surgical Technician (PRN) at Katmai do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Surgical Technician (PRN) at Katmai will provide surgical patient care activities and assist anesthesia personnel with patient positioning; transport patients and related records to and from the or and recovery room; prepare and maintain sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures; and receive, decontaminate, and clean soiled patient care items and assemble instrument sets.
What are the requirements for this Surgical Technician (PRN) role?expand_more
To qualify for the Surgical Technician (PRN) at Katmai position, applicants should have: Completion of accredited surgical service and clinical course; Completion of surgical technologist program accredited by CAAHEP or ABHES; 12 months experience as surgical services technician within last 36 months; Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Red Cross; Valid state driver's license; and Health screening and immunization requirements.
Where is the Surgical Technician (PRN) role at Katmai located?expand_more
Surgical Technician (PRN) at Katmai is based in Specker Avenue, Fort Carson, El Paso County, Colorado, 80913, United States. This is a on-site role.