The Surgical Technician assists the surgeon during procedures, manages patient vitals, and ensures clinical equipment is properly maintained. They also provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions while maintaining accurate patient records and adhering to safety regulations.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Basic CPR certification and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred qualifications include an Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting or Dental Assistant certification, along with up-to-date Hepatitis B and TB vaccinations.
professional certificateCommunicationCPRDetail-orientedPatient careActive listeningOSHA complianceAnesthesia monitoringInstrument maintenanceClinical documentationSurgical assistanceRadiographic imagingOral and maxillofacial assisting
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
CO06
Arvada -
Arvada,
CO 80005Position
Type:
FT1Salary
Range: $24.00 - $27.00
HourlyThe following position is for employment with: Colorado Regional Oral Surgery 8025 Club Crest Drive Arvada CO 80005 POSITION PURPOSE Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our team as a Surgical Technician, where you'll assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. In this role, you'll provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients.
Principal
Responsibilities
AND
DUTIES
Surgical
Support: Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals. Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring, and ensure all consent forms and treatment plans are accurately completed.
Patient
Care
Expert: Provide clear and concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients. Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain excellent patient care standards.
Compliance and
Safety
Adherence: Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensuring radiation protection for all patients and producing radiographic images with proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.
Record
Keeping and
Documentation: Document and maintain accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards.
Equipment and
Instrument
Maintenance: Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition for each procedure.
Interpersonal
Relations: Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members. Approach conflicts constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
Confidentiality and
Professionalism: Maintain the confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only among appropriate personnel in private settings.
Surgical Technician
Patient
Experience
Enhancement: Provide an excellent patient experience, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit.
Adaptability and
Flexibility: Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
MINIMUM
Qualifications
Safety
Adherent: Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.
Policy
Follower: Adhere to all office policies diligently.
Interpersonal
Dynamo: Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills.
Clear
Communicator: Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner.
Detail-Oriented: Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail.
Flexible
Worker: Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.
Active
Listener: Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Certifications and
Safety
Requirements: Basic CPR Certification required Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferred Hepatitis B Vaccination & Titer TB Vaccination & Titer ABOUT US ORAL SURGERY MANAGEMENT By joining US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM), you become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization made up of best-in-class Oral and Maxillofacial practices. Together, we have the POWER to achieve more, by creating a positive impact on the communities we serve and reinforcing our position as a top leader in the industry. We believe in the POWER of teamwork, where every member contributes to our collective success. Whether you're in clinical operations, administration, support services, etc., your role is crucial to achieving our shared mission: fueling innovation and clinical excellence, while driving worthwhile outcomes for our practices. Our POWER Values form the foundation of our ability to deliver exceptional healthcare experiences and achieve sustainable growth. Passion for Patient Care Outstanding Results Winning Attitude Embracing Continuous Improvement Respect for Self and Others Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Qualifications
