Job Summary

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has an opening for a PRN Surgical First Assistant Tech at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital.

Job duties:

• Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Operating Room levels of care
• Prepare operating room, equipment, and patient for surgery
• Maintain sterile field and follow safety protocols
• Assist surgeon by handling instruments and anticipating needs
• Provide visibility of surgical site (retracting, suctioning, sponging)
• Control bleeding and assist with suturing and wound closure
• Positions patient using stabilizing equipment to give best exposure for surgical procedure while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Apply dressings and assist with patient transfer after surgery
• Ensure accurate counts of instruments and supplies
• Document involvement and support post-operative care

FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

This role is expected to work onsite in Highlands Ranch, CO