Surgical First Assistant: Onsite OR Support

UCHealth; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO, seeks a Surgical Technologist to provide direct assistance to surgeons during procedures. This onsite PRN role carries day shifts and pay range $38.72–$58.08 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, preparing the operative field, assisting with hemostasis, wound closure, and drainage, while maintaining patient safety in a fast-paced OR environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Surgical Technologist program or Surgical First Assist program.
• State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities

• Positions patient using stabilizing equipment to give best exposure for surgical procedure while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation.
• Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis.
• Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Surgical Technologist program or Surgical First Assist program

Job description

UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital in Longmont, CO, seeks a Surgical Technologist to provide direct assistance to surgeons during procedures. This onsite PRN role carries day shifts and pay range $38.72–$58.08 per hour, depending on experience.

Responsibilities include positioning patients, preparing the operative field, assisting with hemostasis, wound closure, and drainage, while maintaining patient safety in a fast-paced OR environment.