Intraop Surgical Technologist

bannerhealth; United States; On-site; USD 73,182,000 - 109,745,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking an Intraoperative Surgical Technologist at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO. The role involves preparing the operating room, arranging instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment as part of the surgical team.

Schedule is full-time, four 10-hour shifts from 9am to 7:30pm with on-call requirements. Prior surgical tech experience is preferred. A high school diploma and current BLS certification are required to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and current BLS certification.
• Must be registered with State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling instruments and supplies and ensuring instruments are in good working order.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs and passes instruments during surgery.
• Demonstrates aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
• Disposes of sharps and trash and assists with counting of instruments and sponges.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases and stocking of supplies.
• Participates in training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Professional decorum under pressure

Education

High school diploma/GED

Current BLS certification

Registered with State Regulatory Agency

Job description

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado

Department Name: Surg-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health.

Located just 45 minutes north of Denver, Northern Colorado offers trendy restaurants, a thriving retail sector, and endless cultural amenities. Between wildflower-filled meadows and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains, you will find adventures by horse, mountain bike and boat plus, endless hiking trails and world class skiing.

As an Intraoperative Surgical Technologist at Banner North Colorado Medical Center, you’ll play a vital role as part of the surgical team, working closely alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the operating room. In this position, you'll have the unique opportunity to assist directly during surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging surgical instruments, and ensuring a sterile environment is maintained. This role is essential to delivering high-quality surgical care and supporting the overall success of each procedure.

Surgical Technologist experience preferred.

Schedule: Fulltime | 40 Hours/Week. Four 10 hour shifts from 9am-7:30pm, call required.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

Position Summary

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.

Core Functions

1. Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue.
3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
4. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
5. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
6. May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
7. Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
• Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency
• The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
• Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range

$25.54 - $38.30 / hourBanner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner)

2026-12-03

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