SEASONAL MIDS Surgical Technologist - Surgery - Full time

Aspen Valley Hospital; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted bus passes

457B plan

AVH hosted programs

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for a full-time seasonal role in the Surgery department, starting September 24, 2026 and ending April 10, 2027.

You will maintain sterile fields, prepare the OR, and work with the perioperative team to ensure high-quality care per AORN standards. CO license and BLS are required; CST certification is preferred, and Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted license to practice as a Surgical Technologist in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
• Preferred qualifications: 2 years OR experience.
• Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT TS-C or NBSTSA CST) preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field and instrumentation for all surgical procedures.
• Prepares the operating room and supplies for each surgical case.
• Collaborates with the Perioperative team to provide the highest standard of care according to AORN standards.
• Stocks and orders supplies for the department; provides additional supportive patient care as directed by others.

Skills

BLS

OR experience

Surgical Technologist license

Spanish bilingual

Job description

We are currently hiring for a full time Surgical Technologist within the Surgery department here at Aspen Valley Health. This is a short-term SEASONAL position with an anticipated start date of September 24, 2026 and an expected end date of April 10, 2027. Work Shift: Mids - 10 Hour Compensation Range: $42.19 - $67.48 Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour! The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Unrestricted license to practice as a Surgical Technologist (ST) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.
• Preferred Qualifications 2 years recent O.R. experience preferred.
• Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT TS-C or NBSTSA CST) preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Position Overview

Maintains sterile field and instrumentation for all surgical procedures. Prepares the operating room and supplies for each surgical case in a neat and efficient manner. The Surgical Technologist (ST) will communicate with all other members of the Perioperative team to give the highest standard of care according to AORN standards for patients in the intraoperative period. The ST works collaboratively with co-workers, stocks and orders of supplies for department. The ST provides additional supportive patient care as directed by others.

This Position Offers

As a seasonal employee, you will be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, 457B, and also participate in a number of AVH hosted programs.

Environment and Culture

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. "I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole. I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!! It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name." - Stacy "I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for." - Melissa “The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana It's no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!

This application will close once a qualified candidate is successfully hired.

At Aspen Valley Health (AVH), you’ll join a team committed to making a meaningful difference—every day. As one of the top 100 critical access hospitals, we offer more than just a job: we offer the chance to grow your career while serving your community. Our mission and core values foster nationally recognized patient care and exceptional career opportunities. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a strong culture of support, AVH is where purpose and opportunity meet.