Emergency Department Tech

Grand River Health Main Campus; Rifle (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay range $20.43–$27.55 per hour

Shift differentials nights/weekends

PRN differential 10%

Flexible scheduling

Employee assistance program

Outdoor recreation access

Job summary

Grand River Health in Rifle, CO is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a PRN role to support the surgical team and ensure a safe operating room environment with excellent patient care.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, work well under pressure, and demonstrate strong communication and teamwork in a fast-paced setting with rotating shifts. Training in paramedic/EMT/MA/CNA preferred and BLS certification required on hire.

Qualifications

• 6 months to 4 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification required upon hire and maintained.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and secure patients of all ages and maintain accurate records.
• Proficiency in required clinical and computer systems within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room by organizing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.
• Maintain sterile field by passing instruments and supporting the surgical team.
• Perform instrument, sponge, and supply counts and assist with specimen handling.
• Operate and monitor surgical equipment including sterilizers, suction, lights, and OR devices.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, inventory, and sterilization processes in collaboration with the Circulating RN.
• Perform a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Communication

Decision-making

Education

Paramedic/EMT/MA/CNA training

Job description

ED Tech PRN Grand River Health | Rifle, CO

At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect, friendliness, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care.

Shift Info

PRN

What You’ll Do

As a Surgical Technologist, you'll play a vital role in supporting the surgical team and ensuring a safe, efficient operating room environment while delivering exceptional patient care.

• Prepare the operating room by organizing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical procedures.
• Maintain the sterile field by passing instruments, assisting surgeons, and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures.
• Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and supply counts while assisting with specimen handling and dressing application.
• Operate and monitor surgical equipment, including sterilizers, suction devices, lights, and other operating room equipment.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, inventory management, sterilization processes, and operating room readiness in collaboration with the Circulating RN.
• Performs a variety of tasks and other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a dependable, team-oriented professional who can remain calm under pressure and provide safe, compassionate care to patients of all ages. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, communicates effectively, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and rotating shifts.

• Training as a Paramedic, Practical EMT, Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Assistant, or related healthcare training preferred.
• Current American Heart Association approved BLS certification required upon hire and must be maintained throughout employment with GRHD.
• 6 months to 4 years of experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong communication, listening, teamwork, decision-making, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to follow instructions and use sound judgment in stressful situations.
• Ability to safely lift, move, and secure patients of all ages and maintain accurate records; proficiency in required clinical and computer systems expected within six months of hire.

What We Offer

Our total rewards package includes

• Pay Range: $20.43 - $27.55/hour (based on experience)
• Shift Differentials: $2-$4/hour for nights and weekends, and other incentive pay available.
• PRN Differential: 10% differential in addition to base rate salary
• Perks:Flexible scheduling, employee assistance program, access to outdoor recreation, and more!

Compensation may vary outside this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience.

Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise.

Why Join Grand River Health?

As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritizeexceptional patient-centered careover financial bottom lines.Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere ofa caring and friendly communityhas been preserved amidst a steady growth of population.

OUR MISSION:

To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

OUR VISION:

To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.