SEASONAL MIDS Surgical Technologist - Surgery - Full time

Aspen Valley Health; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted bus passes

457B plan

AVH hosted programs

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist for a seasonal role in the Surgery department from late September 2026 to early April 2027.

The ST will maintain the sterile field, prepare the operating room, and collaborate with the perioperative team to deliver high-quality intraoperative care.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted license to practice as a Surgical Technologist in Colorado or ability to obtain before start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained upon hire.
• Preferred: 2 years OR experience and CST/TS-C certification; bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field and instrumentation for all surgical procedures.
• Prepare operating room and supplies for each case in a neat, efficient manner.
• Communicate with perioperative team to deliver high standard intraoperative care.
• Stock and order supplies for the department; provide additional patient care as directed.

Skills

Spanish

BLS

Team collaboration

Education

Surgical Technologist license (Colorado) or ability to obtain

Surgical Technologist certification preferred (NCCT TS-C or NBSTSA CST)

Tools

Colorado Surgical Technologist license

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 HourCompensation Range:$42.19 - $67.48Night 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 & RequirementsUnrestricted license to practice as a Surgical Technologist (ST) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start dateBasic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.Preferred Qualifications2 years recent O.R. experience preferred.Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT TS-C or NBSTSA CST) preferred.Bilingual in Spanish preferred.We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don't meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.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.” - DianaIt'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.