Care / Endo Tech – Surgery Center

Howard Head; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Wellbeing reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine is hiring a Care/Endoscopy Technician for the Surgery Center in Edwards, CO. This full-time role supports perioperative care, prepares and maintains instruments, and assists with endoscopy procedures.

The position offers a four 10-hour shift schedule with no weekend requirements and holiday closure. The ideal candidate has at least one year of experience, relevant Colorado certifications, and a Basic Life Support credential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience preferred.
• EMT, CNA, CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMA, MAC or NRCMA licensure required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Preop and PACU areas and assemble patient charts.
• Assist with patient care, record vital signs and document on EMR.
• Assist physicians during endoscopy procedures and specimen collection.
• Sterilize rooms and equipment and ensure infection control practices.
• Collaborate with care team and maintain patient safety throughout perioperative care.

Skills

Patient care

Sterilization

EMR

Infection control

Education

Medical Assistant Training

Tools

EMR system

Job description

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Care / Endo Tech – Surgery Center

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Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Vail Valley Surgery Center Location Edwards, CO Category Technicians/Patient Care Support Clinical Yes Close Date October 31, 2026

Pay

Hourly $23.20 – $31.00 USD

About the opportunity:

The Care/Endoscopy Technician is a part of the perioperative team and performs patient care in support of the rest of the care team. The tech prepares and maintains the interments, equipment, and sterile environment necessary for gastroenterology procedures.

Looking for balance? This role offers a four 10-hour shift schedule, with no weekend requirements and closure on all major holidays.

What you will do:

• Prepares Preop and PACU for the planned surgical day. Assembles charts accurately, gathers appropriate labels, lab data, H & P, etc., for the chart as soon as available. Shows initiative in completing the chart assembly. Anticipates the unit’s needs for the day. Has O2 tanks and CPM pads readily available day as evident by feedback from leadership, coworkers, and peers.
• Assists with and performs patient care including collection of patient information, accurate reading and documentation of vital signs, and recording input and output activities and treatments on the EMR.
• Performs Preop Interview within scope of practice. Refers appropriate questions to nursing or anesthesia staff when unsure of clinical data as evidenced by leadership, nursing, and anesthesia feedback.
• Assists the physician in the performance of advanced procedures such as colonoscopies and endoscopies. Assists with the collection of specimens and prepares specimens for pathology. Assists with therapeutic intervention such as balloon dilations and polypectomy.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with providers by accurately receiving and implementing instructions and orders.
• Sterilizers and prepares rooms and equipment, such as scopes, before and after procedures.
• Verifies proper equipment functions and performs safety checks. Maintains and facilitates repairs of endoscopic equipment.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge in all patient types and age groups to meet patient care needs/outcomes within the practice.
• Protects patients and employees by assisting in maintaining a clean, safe working environment, and adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize delegated duties and communicates with appropriate personnel when the task will be completed if there is a conflict as evidenced by coworker feedback.
• Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• 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.

What you will need:

Experience:

• One year experience preferred.

License(s):

• One of the following is required:
  • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) by the state of Colorado
  • Certified in the state of Colorado as Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologist (AMT)
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by the National Center for Competency Testing
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by the National Healthcare Association
  • Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) by the American Medical Certification Association
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Education:

• For a Medical Assistant: Completion of a Medical Assistant Training program for positions hired after 09/15/2018 required

Benefits at Vail Health Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
• Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.