Operating Room Technician

Vail Health Hospital; Edwards (CO); On-site; USD 45,612 - 72,737; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave (4 weeks paid)

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Colorado is seeking an experienced Surgical Technician to assist in all aspects of surgical care. This role requires being licensed in Colorado and having experience in an operating room setting. The position offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits including parental leave and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Preferred, one year of operating room experience as an OR technician.
• Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the surgical care of the patient in the operating room.
• Stock and pull cases for the next day.
• Function as a member of the surgical team.
• Maintain current education in aseptic techniques.

Skills

Operating room experience

Aseptic technique

Attention to detail

Education

Surgical Technician license in Colorado

Job description

Overview

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state‑of‑the‑art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

A career at Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) means joining a team of people who consider every small moment a chance to improve someone’s life. Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) is a multi‑specialty ambulatory center in the Eagle River Valley with locations in Vail & Edwards. What began as a joint venture between Vail Health and 25 physician investors has evolved into a leading‑edge center of surgical excellence.

At Vail Valley Surgery Center, you will find specialized surgical care in many areas including orthopedic, gastroenterology, pain management, ophthalmology, otolaryngology (ENT), plastic surgery, podiatry and general surgery. Our Vail VVSC location has 6 operating rooms and 25 pre‑op / PACU bays.

What you will do

• Assist with the surgical care of the patient in the operating room.
• Stock, pull cases for the next day, pull instruments, clean OR after cases, replenish and prepare surgical supplies, instruments and equipment.
• Function as a member of the surgical team by assisting and anticipating needs of the surgeon.
• Maintain current education in aseptic technique, routine operating room procedures, and all other duties as assigned.
• Act as a scrub person, maintaining working knowledge of aseptic technique and AORN Standards.
• Check all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates.
• Maintain sterile integrity of all items and fluids introduced onto the field.
• Monitor the sterile field for events that may contaminate the field and take corrective action.
• Move within or around a sterile field in a manner that maintains integrity.
• Visually check equipment for fraying of cords, plugs or other damage before use.
• Confirm self‑test pattern when turning on machines.
• Anticipate need for equipment and supplies to avoid delays in procedures.
• Know the order of use of material and supplies.
• Report changes in room temperature to the appropriate person.
• Be perceptive to the patient’s sensory environment.
• Monitor, evaluate and revise preference cards.
• Contribute to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.
• Maintain flexibility and appropriate response to changes in priorities, established plans, goals or time frames.
• Support the decisions and actions of the manager or charge nurse, respecting others.
• Participate in departmental QI program, including confidential occurrence reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned. HIPAA compliant.
• This description is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need

• Experience: Preferred, one year of operating room experience working as an OR technician/surgical technician in a hospital setting.
• License(s): Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician (required).
• Certification(s):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – required.
  • Certification from ASTI (Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.) – preferred.

Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time)

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Medical benefits
• Vision insurance
• Educational Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Existing student loan repayment
  • Specialty certification reimbursement
  • Annual supplemental educational funds
• Paid Time Off
  • Up to five weeks in first year of employment, increasing each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly pay: $33.11 – $52.80 USD.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As set forth in Vail Health Hospital’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.