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What You Will Do:

1. Scrub person functions with working knowledge of aseptic technique and AORN Standards.
2. Checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates.
3. Maintains sterile integrity of all items and fluids introduced onto the field.
4. Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate field and corrective action initiated.
5. When moving within or around a sterile field does so in a manner to maintain the integrity of the sterile field.
6. Prior to use, all equipment is visually checked for fraying of cords and plugs or other damage.
7. When turning on machine, confirms self test pattern as necessary.
8. Anticipates need for equipment and supplies as evidenced by no delays in procedures.
9. Knows the order in use of material and supplies.
10. Report changes in temperature of room to appropriate person.
11. Perceptive to patient?s sensory environment.
12. Monitors, evaluates and revised preference cards.
13. Contributes to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care with in the scope of practice.
14. Maintains flexibility and appropriate response to changes in priorities, established plans, goals or time frames.
15. Supports the decisions and actions of the Manager or Charge Nurse. Respects others.
16. Participates in departmental QI program including confidential occurrence reporting.
17. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA-compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

• Preferred, one year of Operating Room experience working as an OR technician in a hospital setting.

• Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician required

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About Vail Health

Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports. Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region’s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center. The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became “Vail Valley Medical Center” in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary locatio...n and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, nearly 1,000 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers. Vail Health is an equal-opportunity employer. The hospital is handicap accessible and adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act. Smoking is prohibited in our facilities. This includes e-cigarettes.

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