Surgical Technologist

Banner Health Corporate; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for East Morgan County Hospital in Brush, CO, to join a dedicated surgical team on a full-time night shift. You will prepare the OR, arrange instruments, and maintain a sterile environment while assisting surgeons during procedures.

This role includes turnover and supply stocking, with opportunities to train staff. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and current BLS certification; state registration where required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and current BLS certification; state registration where required.
• Maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• Be conscientious, organized, and able to respond quickly to surgeon and patient needs.
• Stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgical procedures; pull instruments and supplies and ensure instruments are in good working order.
• Anticipate surgeon needs; pass instruments and retract tissue.
• Maintain aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure; dispose of sharps and trash.
• Assist with OR turnover between cases; stock and replenish supplies; clean operating rooms.
• Participate in or lead training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students as assigned.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Professional decorum

Conscientious

Organized

Respond quickly

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS certification

State regulatory registration

Job description

Primary City/State: Brush, Colorado Department Name: Surg-Hosp Work Shift: Night Job Category: Clinical Care Help move health care into the future. At Banner Health we are changing health care to make the experience the best it can be. Nestled in the high plains of northeastern Colorado, Brush is full of small-town charm and rich history. State Wildlife areas and state parks offer hunting, wildlife viewing, fishing, hiking and water activities year- round. In-town recreation includes golf, four local parks, an outdoor swimming pool, and a roller-skating rink. As a Surgical Technologist at East Morgan County Hospital, you’ll play a vital role as part of the surgical team, working closely alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the operating room. In this position, you'll have the unique opportunity to assist directly during surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging surgical instruments, and ensuring a sterile environment is maintained. This role is essential to delivering high-quality surgical care and supporting the overall success of each procedure. Schedule: Full Time | 36 Hours/Week Shift times will vary based on business needs. Weekend and holiday call rotations are required in this role.

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

• 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.
• Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments and retracts tissue.
• 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.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
• Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma/GED 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: $25.54 - $38.30 / hour

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner): 2027-02-05

East Morgan County Hospital is in Brush, Colorado, 1-hour northeast of Denver.

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