Surgical Technologist

Banner Health Corporate; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, CO seeks a Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist for night shifts on a full-time basis. You will select and arrange surgical instruments, scrub in, and assist during procedures in a busy Labor & Delivery unit.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and BLS; graduation from a certified surgical technology program is preferred. Weekend rotations apply; compensation includes shift differentials and a stable schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and current BLS certification.
• Registered with State Regulatory Agency where applicable.
• Preference for graduate of a certified surgical technology program.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures, pulls instruments and supplies, ensures instrument readiness.
• Anticipates surgeon needs, passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment.
• Maintains aseptic technique and disposes of sharps and waste according to protocol.
• Counts sharps, instruments and sponges; ensures accurate surgeon preference cards.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases and maintains supply levels.
• May provide business support to the department including administrative tasks.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Professional decorum

Respond quickly

Education

High school diploma/GED

Surgical technology certification

Job description

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado Department Name: Labor/Delivery-Hosp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Clinical Care

Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members.

North Colorado Medical Center has been a leader in providing the latest health care facilities, technology and service to Weld County, northern Colorado and our surrounding multi-state region for more than 100 years. The Labor & Delivery unit at North Colorado Medical Center is a busy 10-bed unit providing a personalized birthing experience to each of our mothers. As a Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist, you will choose and arrange surgical tools, supplies, and equipment during surgery. Scrub techs are the first team members to scrub in and give sponges, dressings, and instruments to the doctor as needed during the procedure. You may also provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.

Schedule: Full-Time | Night Shift: Three12-hour shifts/week. Hours are 7pm-7:30am. Weekend rotations are required in this role. Enjoy a flat rate $1.50/hour weekend shift differential and a $5 night shift differential when applicable.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.
2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.
3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
4. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
5. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
6. May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
7. This position follows safety procedures in regards to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians and patient families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and current basic life support certification. Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient. Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience. Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range

$23.16 - $34.74 / hour Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

Anticipated Closing Window

2027-01-28

EEO Statement

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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