Surgical First Assistant

UCHealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 53,340 - 80,011; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching

Paid time off and family leave

Wellness benefits

Tuition benefits and reimbursement

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Fort Collins is seeking a Surgical Technologist for flexible shifts in the Operating Room. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care and contributing to team outcomes. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, plus relevant certifications. Offering competitive pay ranging from $38.72 to $58.08 per hour based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and education benefits.

Qualifications

• Certified as one of the following: CSFA, CSA, SA-C.
• None Required.

Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care.
• Models proficiency through precepting new staff.
• Contributes to safety and quality at the point of care.

Skills

Certified Surgical First Assistant

Surgical Assistant

Surgical Tech

Basic Life Support

Surgical Assistant Certified

Education

High School diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Job Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO.

Department: PVH Operating Room.

FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks).

Shift: Flex.

Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 per hour, dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or GED. Surgical Technologist program.
• Certified as one of the following: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by NBSTSA; Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) by NSAA; Surgical Assistant-Certified (SA-C) by ABSA. State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• None Required.

Credentials

• Certified Surgical First Assistant
• Surgical Assistant
• Surgical Tech
• Basic Life Support
• Surgical Assistant Certified
• Certified Surgical Assisant

Responsibilities

• Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes.
• Prioritizes wellness, a patient perspective and evidence-based practice.
• Models proficiency through precepting those new to healthcare and/or UCHealth.
• Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment.
• Contributes to secure safety and quality at the point of care.

Perioperative

• Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Operating Room levels of care.
• AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certifications standards are included in evidence-based care models.
• Clinical Educators support and guide individualized specialty education and training for competency validation throughout clinical orientation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents.
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank.
• Employer‑paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy‑up coverage options.
• Wellness benefits.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre‑paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year.

Loan Repayment

UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.