Surgical Technologist II Certified

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Market reviews

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Access to education and professional growth opportunities

Job summary

UCHealth is looking for a Full-Time Surgical Technologist to join the UCHlth Eye Center AMC in Aurora, Colorado. This position requires expertise in sterile technique, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to perform first scrub roles across various service lines.

The role offers a pay range of $27.61 - $41.41 per hour, depending on relevant experience, and involves essential responsibilities in surgical procedures, while providing opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• No minimum experience required.
• BLS certification must be valid by the start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform first scrub role independently in multiple service lines.
• Precept other staff in the scrub role.
• Demonstrate principles of sterile technique throughout procedures.

Skills

Surgical Tech

Critical thinking

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of accredited Surgical Tech program

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Eye Center AMC, US:CO:Aurora

Department: UCHA Eye Surgery Center

Work Schedule: Full Time, 40.00 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

Demonstrates skills needed to perform as a proficient certified surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

• Performs first scrub role independently in multiple service lines. Ability to scrub core and specialty procedures. Reacts professionally to unexpected changes.
• Understands and uses instrumentation and equipment properly and works with service specialist to improve surgeon preference cards.
• Able to precept other staff in the scrub role.
• Demonstrates ability to apply and enforce principles of sterile technique throughout surgical procedure, maintain sharp safety, ensure medication safety on the surgical field, competence in surgical counts, anticipate surgeon's requests on assigned surgical procedures.
• 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

• Surgical Tech
• Surgical Assistant
• Certified Surgical Tech
• High School diploma or GED; Completion of an accredited Surgical Tech program or Associates Degree or Military trained.
• State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration (DORA); Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification; Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• No minimum experience required.
• 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.

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 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.
• Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.