Surgical Technologist

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

403(b) retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Aurora, Colorado seeks a Surgical Technician to facilitate safe surgical procedures. Responsibilities include preparing the operating suite, assisting with patient care, and managing surgical instruments. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a state surgical assistant registration, and at least six months of surgical tech experience. Comprehensive benefits are provided, including medical coverage, mental health support, and educational assistance for further training.

Qualifications

• Requires 6 months Surgical Tech experience or graduation from accredited Surgical Tech program.
• Must hold current BLS certification from recognized organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical operating suite with necessary supplies.
• Assist with patient positioning and draping.
• Pass instruments to physician during surgery.
• Receive and process specimens for laboratory delivery.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

High School diploma or GED or Military trained

State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration

Job description

Summary

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments; assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery; continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education: High School diploma or GED or Military trained.
• Licensure/Certification: State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration; Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
• Minimum Experience: 6 months Surgical Tech experience or graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program.

BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources; free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; new employees receive an initial PTO load with first paycheck.
• Employer‑provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options.
• Employer‑provided short‑term and long‑term disability with a buy‑up coverage option.
• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day‑care; health savings account available when enrolled in high‑deductible (HD) medical plan.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities; free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

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.