Surgical Technologist Lead

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist to lead and mentor team members in the Operating Room. This full-time role involves critical thinking and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, ensuring high-quality patient care. Competitive pay based on experience and comprehensive benefits are offered, including loan repayment assistance.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

403(b) with employer matching contributions

Paid time off and family leave

Employer-paid life and disability insurance

Wellness benefits

Educational benefits including tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Certified Surgical Technologist experience.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Tech program or equivalent education.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring, monitoring, and coaching team members' performance.
• Assists with coordinating services and prioritizing assignments.
• Handles complex or novel issues with minimal supervision.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of an accredited Surgical Tech program

Associates Degree or Military trained

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department: OR Operating Room AIP

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary: Leads team members of an assigned area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provides mentoring, monitoring, coaching, and evaluation of team members' performance, especially in the areas of productivity and quality management. Serves as a positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation.
• Assists with coordinating services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision-making/problem solving.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs responsibilities of underlying job. Takes responsibility for, or provides guidance to team members on, the handling of complex or novel issues.
• 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; Completion of an accredited Surgical Tech program or Associates Degree or Military trained.
• Required Licensure/Certification: State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration (DORA); Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification. Preferred: Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Minimum Experience: 2 years of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Experience and 6 months of UCHealth CST experience

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers their employees a comprehensive total rewards package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave, leaves of absence; start your employment with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up options
• Wellness benefits
• Voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discounts
• Educational benefits, including tuition reimbursement and paid degrees

Loan Repayment:

• UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! Provides free assistance navigating the PSLF program through Savi.

Position open until a top applicant is identified, minimum of three days.

UCHealth values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on valid requirements. No discrimination based on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or other protected characteristics. Accommodations are available for qualified applicants with disabilities.

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