Preop PACU Tech

Howard Head; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Parental leave

Housing programs

Childcare reimbursement

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Student loan repayment

Certification reimbursement

Annual education funds

PTO

403(b) retirement

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Wellbeing reimbursement

Recreation discounts

Pet insurance

Job summary

Howard Head Sports Medicine in Vail, CO is seeking a Preop PACU Tech to support patients in preoperative and post-anesthesia care. The role involves preparing rooms, monitoring vitals, transporting patients, and ensuring equipment readiness in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

You will work closely with nursing staff, patients, and families, following the AIDET protocol and contributing to safe, efficient patient care. BLS and Colorado certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as a care tech, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Colorado CNA/EMT or other medical assisting certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients and families through the surgical experience using AIDET.
• Coordinate daily patient flow and prepare/clean rooms.
• Assist with patient care and document vital signs; address needs proactively.
• Receive and implement instructions from providers and nursing staff.
• Provide care for diverse patient populations across perioperative care units.
• Transport patients within the perioperative area and related units.

Skills

Care tech experience

Education

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Colorado CNA

Colorado EMT

CMA (AAMA)

RMA (AMT)

NCMA

CCMA (NHA)

MAC (AMCA)

Job description

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6215 Preop-Pacu-GI

Preop PACU Tech

Preop PACU Tech

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Schedule

Schedule Full-time year-round Shift Days

Details

Company Vail Health Location Vail, CO Category Technicians/Patient Care Support Clinical Yes Close Date December 12, 2026

Pay

Hourly $22.60 – $29.67 USD

About the opportunity:

The Preop PACU Technician position serves to provide technical and supportive care to patients in the preoperative and post-anesthesia care units. The tech assists nursing staff in preparing patients for surgery, monitoring patients pre- and postoperatively, maintaining a clean and safe environment, transporting patients, and ensuring the availability of equipment and supplies. The role supports smooth workflow and enhances patient safety, comfort, and efficiency in perioperative care. The Preop PACU tech is the first point of contact for the patient and will work closely with the patients, their families, the care team, and leadership in order to address all needs and concerns.

What you will do:

• Guides patients and families throughout the surgical experience while using AIDET in all interactions.
• Responsible for the coordination of the daily patient flow and schedule in order to optimize care, safety, and satisfaction-includes preparing and cleaning rooms.
• Assists with and performs patient care including collection of patient information, accurate reading and documentation of vital signs. Continually improve outcomes and experiences by addressing needs patient needs in a proactive manner by completing hourly rounding and other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates the ability to work with all providers and nursing staff by accurately receiving and implementing instructions and orders.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge in all patient types and age groups to meet patient care needs/outcomes within unit. Displays cultural competency and ability to work diverse patient populations.
• Transport of patient and families to all areas in the perioperative area, to and from the waiting room, and to other units in the hospital.
• Continually improve outcomes and experiences by addressing needs patient needs in a proactive manner by completing hourly rounding and other duties as assigned.
• Prepare patients for surgery as directed, including, but not limited, to obtaining vital signs, prepping surgical site, intravascular access, blood specimen collection, patient transport, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with Pre-operative unit care and Post Anesthesia Care Unit care as allowed by qualifications and training.

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 of experience as a care tech, preferred

License(s) and Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• One of the following is preferred:
  • Certification in the state of Colorado as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Certification in the state of Colorado as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
  • 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 American Medical Certification Association

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.