Surgical Technologist - Seasonal

Vail-Health-Hospital; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vail Health housing support

Season completion bonus

Health insurance

Wellness reimbursement credit

403(b) retirement contribution

Job summary

Vail Health is hiring a Seasonal Surgical Technologist for our Main OR in Vail, CO. This role supports orthopedic-focused surgeries, ensuring sterile technique and timely instrument delivery under RN supervision.

Requirements include CST or Colorado license, BLS, and strong English proficiency. Seasonal benefits include housing support, seasonal completion bonus, health insurance, and a 403(b) contribution eligibility.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist.
• Colorado licensure as a Surgical Technologist is required.
• BLS certification is required.
• Proficient in English reading, writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures, maintaining sterile field and providing instrumentation.
• Monitor sterile field and ensure patient safety during procedures.
• Assist in patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.
• Maintain currency in new technologies and procedures.

Skills

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Instruments handling

Team communication

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist program

Licensed Surgical Technologist (Colorado)

Tools

da Vinci robotic system

Job description

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Surgical Technologist – Seasonal

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Schedule

Schedule Ski-season full-time Shift Days

Details

Company Vail Health Location Vail, CO Category Technicians/Patient Care Support Clinical Yes Close Date August 31, 2026

Pay

Hourly $33.11 – $52.80 USD

Join our dynamic surgical team in the breathtaking mountains of Colorado! As a Surgical Technologist in our Main OR, you’ll be an integral part of a high-performing team that handles a wide variety of surgical cases, with a strong emphasis on orthopedics. Work alongside top orthopedic surgeons and utilize cutting-edge technology, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system, to provide exceptional patient care.

Why Join Us?

• Work with renowned surgeons in an advanced surgical setting
• Live and work in (or near) Vail, Colorado—a world-class destination for outdoor enthusiasts year round
• Gain experience with advanced surgical technology, including the da Vinci robot
• Be part of a supportive and skilled surgical team dedicated to top-tier patient care

If you’re a Surgical Tech looking to grow your skills in an innovative and collaborative environment, we’d love to have you on our team!

Our seasonal staff are eligible for

• Vail Health supported housing
• season completion bonus
• health insurance
• wellness reimbursement credit
• 403(b) retirement contribution eligibility

About the opportunity:

Assists during surgical procedures by ensuring and maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation as needed to the surgical team. Participates in unit activities that assure high levels of quality related to patient care. Functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

What you will do:

• Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Functions with working knowledge of AORN standards.
• Maintains and checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates. Ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
• Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate, interfere, or alter field and initiates or notifies of need for corrective action under supervision.
• Working towards competency or competent with Tier 1 surgical cases
• Maintains flexibility while contributing to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.
• Models effective, timely communication with the perioperative team with full participation in Time Out Process to include Briefings and Debriefings.
• Assists team in patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.
• Models professional behavior to include maintaining currency in new technologies and procedures, including instrumentation and equipment.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist

License(s):

• Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado required.

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Computer / Typing:

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

• N/A

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