Surgical Technologist

UCHealth; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 38,035 - 57,046; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

403(b) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO & family leave

Job summary

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, CO is seeking a Surgical Tech to join the PVH Operating Room team. This full-time, onsite role supports the safe, efficient execution of surgical procedures during Day shifts.

You will prepare the operating suite, assist with instrument handling, drape patients, and pass instruments to surgeons while maintaining sterile technique. BLS certification and surgical tech credential are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Ensure equipment and instruments are in good working order; assist with patient positioning and draping.
• Pass instruments to the surgeon during surgery and track instruments and supplies.
• Receive and process specimens for laboratory delivery.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Education

High School diploma or GED or Military trained

Job description

Location

UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital, Fort Collins, CO

Department

PVH Operating Room

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.

Onsite Only

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

• 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

• 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.

EEO Statement

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.