Surgical Technologist

UCHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth Cherry Creek Medical Center in Denver, CO is seeking a Surgical Technologist to facilitate safe and efficient operating room procedures. This 80-hour biweekly, full-time role requires day shifts and onsite work.

The technician prepares the operating suite, assists with patient positioning, and passes instruments to the surgeon while tracking counts. A supportive team environment and comprehensive rewards accompany this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED (or military training) required.
• State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration required.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification required.
• Minimum 6 months Surgical Tech experience or graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program.
• BLS/CPR card valid through start date and 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assist with preparation, transportation, positioning and draping of patients; ensure instruments are within reach.
• Pass instruments to the physician during surgery and track counts of instruments and supplies.
• Receive and process specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Maintain composure and work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Education

High School diploma or GED or Military trained

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Cherry Creek Med Ctr, Denver, CO

Department: Cook St OR All Spec Activity

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

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.


• 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.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED or Military trained.


• Required 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.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program. *

Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.


• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.


• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• 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.


• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.


• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.


• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 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.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.




• 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, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.


• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.


• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

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

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 the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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