Specialty Operating Room Technician

Banner Health; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO seeks an experienced Specialty Operating Room Technician to support the surgical team with instrument coordination and equipment readiness. The role involves setting up rooms, maintaining carts, and assisting in patient transport before and after procedures.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, current BLS, and inventory management experience, plus familiarity with specialty instruments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience with inventory management systems.
• Strong communication, time management, problem solving, and customer service skills.
• Preferred: experience with specialty instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support surgical team by coordinating instruments and equipment.
• Set up and maintain OR equipment; troubleshoot as needed.
• Monitor anesthesia carts and stocked supplies; track expiration.
• Assist with room turnover and patient transport pre/post op.
• Work under RN circulator and uphold aseptic technique.
• Collaborate with OR team to ensure readiness for procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

Tools

Inventory management software

Job description

Specialty Operating Room Technician### Specialty Operating Room TechnicianApply: Banner North Colorado Medical Center (1801 16th St): Full time: Posted Today: R4456482**Primary City/State:**Greeley, Colorado**Department Name:**Surg-Hosp**Work Shift:**Day**Job Category:**Clinical CareGreat careers are built at Banner Health. There’s more to health care than doctors and nurses. We support all staff members as they find the path that’s right for them. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. North Colorado Medical Center has been a leader in providing the latest health care facilities, technology and service to Weld County, northern Colorado and our surrounding multi-state region for more than 100 years. As a **Specialty OR Technician**, you will bring your experience and passion for health care to our surgery department! This position will help support the team by working with inventory, troubleshooting equipment issues, surgery preparation, staging OR rooms, positioning patients and overall assisting the team with needs that arise during cases. We currently have a full-time opportunity working **Monday through Friday.**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 provides support to the surgical team by providing basic patient care and assistance as directed. Promotes patient safety by assuring safe functioning of OR specialty equipment during procedures and ensuring appropriate supplies are available. CORE FUNCTIONS 1. Serves as a resource person in designated surgical specialty to ensure coordination of necessary instruments and equipment. 2. Maintains unit equipment. This includes, but is not limited to: setting up; cleaning; performing basic troubleshooting of equipment; performing safety checks on equipment and specialty carts as directed, calibrates and replaces soda lime. Monitors equipment for malfunctions, performs light maintenance or arranges for repairs. May complete room setup, assemble equipment, and maintain anesthesia specialty carts. 3. Tracks and monitors availability of equipment and instruments for procedures in collaboration with the members of the OR Team. 4. Maintains adequate inventory of anesthesia and surgical supplies both in the OR and anesthesia work areas. 5. Assists with pulling supplies for cases, rotating inventory, and monitoring expiration dates. 6. Under the direction of the RN circulator, assists with basic patient care as requested. Practices aseptic technique per competency. 7. Performs functional tasks and utilizes equipment as delegated by a licensed professional. This may require additional specialized training provided by the department, consistent with demonstrated competency. 8. Assists with transporting patients, including pre-operative and immediate post-operative patients to critical care unit. Participates in OR room turnover. 9. Responsibilities are typically within the department but may require assisting in other areas which administer anesthesia. Incumbents must be able to think critically and make quick decisions in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, anesthesiologists, RNs and other members of the multiple-disciplinary OR team. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Current BLS certification. An understanding of inventory management tasks and the ability to work effectively with a computer based inventory management system. Requires strong communication (written and verbal) skills, time management, problem solving ability, customer service and organizational skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSPrevious experience working with specialty instruments and equipment is strongly preferred. Knowledge of patient related supplies, materials, and aseptic techniques are preferred. Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferably surgical services or specialty procedure area. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.**Estimated Pay Range:**$20.41 - $30.61 / 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):**2027-02-23**EEO Statement:**EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.