Surgical First Assistant – Critical OR Support & Growth

Family Health West Employment Opportunities; Fruita (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) with 4% match

Medical Plan Options

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Telemedicine

401(k) / Cafeteria options

Pet Insurance

Identity Protection

Job summary

Family Health West is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team in Fruita, CO. The role requires current Colorado licensure, BLS, and 1–2 years of related experience, with potential first assistant training preferred.

Immunizations are required; wage starts at $37.96 per hour and increases with experience. Full benefits and equal opportunity employment are provided by the facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; must have graduated from an accredited school for Surgical Technologist or have training for the position, or training as a first assistant through an accredited program.
• Current State of Colorado Surgical Technologist license in good standing.
• Current BLS, Certification as Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assist, Certified First Assist preferred.
• 1-2 years related experience as a Surgical Assist.

Responsibilities

• Take active role in patient prep and readiness; assist with surgical suite turnover and equipment management.
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance; be present for scheduled shifts.
• Communicate necessary information to team as appropriate.
• Assist with patient positioning, tourniquet placement, and prepping of the surgical site.
• Assist in hemostasis via direct pressure, instruments, sutures, and electrocautery as directed.
• Assist in placement of drains and wound closure; prepare grafts per surgeon's directions.
• Postoperative local anesthetic injections as directed; apply appropriate wound dressings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Technologist training

Job description

Family Health West is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team in Fruita, CO. The role requires current Colorado licensure, BLS, and 1–2 years of related experience, with potential first assistant training preferred.

Immunizations are required; wage starts at $37.96 per hour and increases with experience. Full benefits and equal opportunity employment are provided by the facility.