Surgical Technologist Traveler

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel package

Local travel options

Job summary

UCHealth is seeking an Internal Traveler Surgical Assistant in Aurora. This full-time role involves actively enabling safe procedures, preparing the operating suite, and assisting during surgery with instrument handling and patient positioning.

The position offers a dayshift schedule, 72 hours per pay period, and a travel package/stipend. A valid BLS and DORA registration are required, with at least one year of experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Military Trained.
• State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration (through DORA).
• 1 year experience.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross with card valid through start date.

Responsibilities

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments; assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery and tracks instruments and supplies.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.

Skills

Surgical skills

Patient positioning

Tools

BLS

DORA registration

Job description

Description

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

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora
Department: UCHlth Operating Room AIP
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Days
Pay: $44.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend
LOCAL Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles
13 week assignments available

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED or Military Trained
• State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration (needs be through DORA)
• 1 year experience
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross with card in-hand before start date. BLS card must be good through sixty days of hire.

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Summary

As an Internal Traveler, facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments. Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
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Recognition

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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: Limited time off (LTO), 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.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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