Surgical Technologist - Surgery - PRN

Aspen Valley Health; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted bus passes

457B plan

AVH programs

Job summary

Aspen Valley Health is currently hiring a PRN Surgical Technologist in the Surgery department. The role includes maintaining sterile fields, preparing ORs, and collaborating with the perioperative team to uphold AORN standards.

Minimum qualifications require a Colorado license (or ability to obtain) and BLS. Preferred qualifications include 2 years of OR experience and CST/TS-C NBSTSA certification; Spanish language skills are a plus. This PRN position offers various AVH programs and benefits.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted license to practice as a Surgical Technologist (ST) in Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field and instrumentation for all surgical procedures.
• Prepares the operating room and supplies for each surgical case in a neat and efficient manner.
• Communicates with all other members of the Perioperative team to give the highest standard of care according to AORN standards for patients in the intraoperative period.
• The ST works collaboratively with co-workers, stocks and orders of supplies for department.
• The ST provides additional supportive patient care as directed by others.

Job description

We are currently hiring for a PRN Surgical Technologist within the Surgery department here at Aspen Valley Health.

Work Shift

Rotating - Other

Compensation Range

$37.32 - $59.70Night and weekend shift differentials up to $10 per hour!

The compensation range listed is an estimate. Final compensation will be determined based on your qualifications including years of experience performing similar work, level of formal education in a relevant field of study, and any professional certifications related to the position.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Unrestricted license to practice as a Surgical Technologist (ST) in the State of Colorado, or ability to obtain prior to start date
• Basic Life Support (BLS). May be obtained upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years recent O.R. experience preferred.
• Surgical Technologist certification (NCCT TS-C or NBSTSA CST) preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

We will consider equivalent combinations of experience and education for certain jobs. If you don’t meet the job requirements as listed, but you believe you possess equivalent experience or education, you are encouraged to apply.

Position Overview

Maintains sterile field and instrumentation for all surgical procedures. Prepares the operating room and supplies for each surgical case in a neat and efficient manner. The Surgical Technologist (ST) will communicate with all other members of the Perioperative team to give the highest standard of care according to AORN standards for patients in the intraoperative period. The ST works collaboratively with co-workers, stocks and orders of supplies for department. The ST provides additional supportive patient care as directed by others.

This Position Offers

As a PRN employee, you will be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, 457B, and also participate in a number of AVH hosted programs.

Environment and Culture

Aspen Valley Health is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds — the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center.

“I love the people, the sense of family and community on this team and in a broader sense across the hospital as a whole.I have worked for a HUGE corporation, and this is so much better!!It’s like CHEERS, where everybody knows your name.” - Stacy

“I love the flexibility that this job gives me, and the people I get to connect with and learn from. The job is challenging and ever-changing, which helps keep my brain sharp! AVH has been a great company to work for over the last 8 years, and it shows in how employees are valued and cared for.” - Melissa

“The team members are incredibly dedicated to the delivery of care for our patients, to helping our staff feel valued and supported, and to the fiscal health of the hospital. They also genuinely care about each other, are able to laugh at themselves, and tease each other because there is a basis of trust and mutual support. I have laughed so hard at meetings that I have actually cried.” - Diana

It’s no surprise that our retention rate is BETTER than 90% of all other hospitals in the country!