Surgical Technologist

UCHealth; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) with employer match

PTO and family leave

Job summary

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital in Colorado is seeking a per diem Surgical Tech to support the Operating Room. The role involves preparing the sterile field, passing instruments to the surgeon, and maintaining equipment and supplies throughout procedures.

Minimum 6 months Surgical Tech experience or graduation from an accredited program is required, along with a State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration and BLS.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients; ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery and tracks instruments and supplies.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Works in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and uses critical thinking to take appropriate action.

Skills

Surgical tech experience

Critical thinking

Decisive judgement

Independence

Education

High School diploma or GED or Military trained

Tools

State Surgical Assistant registration

Surgical Technologist registration

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Highlands Ranch Hosp, US:CO:Highlands Ranch

Department: HRH OR Operating Room

FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex

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

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.

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• 403(b) with employer matching contributions

• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank

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• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options

• Wellness benefits

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