Senior Certified Surgical Services- Vascular and Endovascular Service Lead
21 days ago
Denver
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Senior Certified Surgical Services- Vascular and Endovascular Service Lead to join our team! We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Operating Room The Denver Health Inpatient Operating Room is an 11-room, highly specialized surgical unit that provides 24/7 surgical care to patients with complex and high-acuity needs. Serving the community of Denver, the State of Colorado, and surrounding states, the unit supports a full spectrum of surgical services through continuous staffing, which minimizes the need for call while maintaining exceptional patient care. Staffed by a highly experienced and skilled clinical team, the Inpatient OR specializes in a wide range of surgery services, including: • General surgery, • Trauma, • Spine and Neurosurgery, • Bariatric, • Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), • Genitourinary and Gynecology (GU/GYN), • Plastics and Hand, • Gender affirmation, • Pediatrics, • Oral maxillofacial and Dental, • Ophthalmology, • Orthopedics, • Oncology Additionally, the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center-located within the inpatient OR-is the only MBSAQIP-certified (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program) hospital in Denver serving both adolescents (ages 16-20) and adults (ages 21-65). The nurse-to-patient ratio in the Inpatient OR is 1:1, ensuring highly personalized surgical care. Job Summary The Lead Surgical Technologist is a clinical expert for assigned surgical specialties. Under minimal supervision, assumes service line leadership in collaboration with the Service Leader, Charge Nurse, OR Manager and Director to identify and resolve operational issues and/or needs. This includes, but is not limited to: analyzing patient charts to plan for upcoming surgical procedures, evaluating equipment, supply and instrumentation needs, collaborating with vendors and internal auxiliary departments, selection, training and mentoring of team members, pulling cases, supporting teams, performing scrub duties and technical tasks pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12 Article 43.2. The Lead maintains an understanding of, and ensures compliance, with the regulatory standards, operating room policies and standard work protocol. Essential Functions: Education: • High School Diploma or GED Required, • Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology program Required Work Experience: • 1-3 year's experience as a Surgical Technologist Require Licenses: • BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and, • CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Knowledge of the Denver Health mission and values of Trust, Respect and Excellence, state regulatory standards and operating room policies and standard work protocol., • Communications and Interpersonal Skills - clearly convey needs and establish rapport with physicians, co-workers and auxiliary staff., • Professional and Courteous Demeanor, • Critical Thinking - using logic and reasoning for daily case management and staff support., • Active Listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting in at inappropriate times., • Judgement and Decision Making - considering the surgical needs of the patient and the optimal patient outcome., • Service Oriented - actively looking for ways to help teams., • Leadership - respecting professional standards, hospital and departmental policies and standards of care., • Research - ability to leverage resources to acquire needed information., • Mentor and Precept - desire to share knowledge, experience and insights and use them to help other people grow in their professions., • Work Independently and Collaboratively - prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. Shift Varies (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $31.04 - $45.01 / hr Benefits At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you. Here is a small list of our benefit programs: * Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays * 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks * Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5% * Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. * Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center * Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation) * Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more * Tuition reimbursement & assistance * Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways * Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program * National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer About Denver Health Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net health care system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.