About SpineOne

Our physicians, physical therapists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners work together in our medical center built to provide urgent care and rapid relief from many forms of back pain, spinal disorders, chronic pain, and neck pain.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Function as a scrub person during operative and other invasive procedures by:

• Assembling supplies and equipment required for the procedure.
• Preparing and organizing sterile supplies and instruments for the procedure.
• Performing accounting procedures in concert with the RN circulator.
• Assisting with placement of sterile drapes.
• Providing instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure.
• Maintaining an organized sterile field
• Ensuring sterility of the field and taking corrective actions as needed; and
• Preparing sterile dressings.
• Prepare and apply closure devices as able according to scope of practice and at providers discretion
• Assist with surgical procedure as able according to scope of practice and at providers discretion
• Clean and prepare surgical instruments for processing and transport them to the decontamination areas.
• Assist with post-procedure cleaning of the operative or other invasive procedure room and preparation of room for subsequent patients.
• Participate in ongoing educational and competency verification activities applicable to scrub person activities.
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of individuals and health information.

Qualifications

• Certification: Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado. * A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech required.
• • Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery (CST) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required. 
  • BLS required
  • ACLS preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information
• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions
• Physically demanding, high-stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
• Manual and finger dexterity
• Hand and eye coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Working under stressful conditions