Senior Surgical Tech

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A Day in the Life of a Senior Surgical Tech
Assists surgical team with an advanced skill-level before, during, and after surgery by scrubbing, gowning, preparing sterile fields, selecting instruments, and counting supplies. Works under the supervision of Surgical Services leadership.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
• Employer Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 403(b) and 457(b) retirement options with 4% employer match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Dedicated Loan Forgiveness Advisory Service

Here is What You Will Be Doing:
• Identifies and selects the instruments and equipment necessary for surgical procedures.
• Scrubs, gowns and gloves.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needs for procedures. Maintains fiscal prudence when managing supplies.
• Counts, sponges, needles, and instruments before and after procedure with RN.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Independently drapes sterile field.
• Assists the surgeon during the operative procedure and anticipates surgeon’s needs to expedite the procedure thereby minimizing the patient’s exposure to trauma.
• Maintains strict aseptic technique, properly maintains sterile instruments and monitors sterile field for possible breaks in sterile technique.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and restocking. Prepares move for next patient.
• Monitors equipment and or supplies for repair or replacement needs and notifies appropriate department personnel as needed.
• Second circulates with RN on cases that require two circulators.
• Assists the RN with patient positioning and prep
• Collaborates with and assists the professional staff as needed. Assists the service coordinator, charge nurses. Supervisor and director in identifying department needs.
• Responsible for precepting students and new employees

Desired Skills:
• Ability to identify supplies, instruments and equipment necessary for surgical procedures and their uses.
• Ability to maintain strict aseptic environment
• Ability to maintain on call rotation
• Ability to function independently as a member of a specialty surgery team
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Here is What You Need:
• One of the following:
• Completion of an National Centers for Competency Testing (NCCT) authorized surgical tech program
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Surgical Technologist Certification
• Four (4) or more years of Surgical Tech Experience
• Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within 14 calendar days of start date
• 90 days: Cheyenne Regional Preceptor Certification within ninety (90) days of start date

Nice to Have:
• Surgical circulator experience
• Leadership experience
• Student teaching experience

About Cheyenne Regional:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of I ntegrity, Cari n g, Compa s sion, Res p ect, Serv i ce, Teamwo r k and E xcellence to great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!