Surgical Technologist Traveler

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

403(b) retirement plan

LinkedIn Learning access

Paid time off

Job summary

UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital in Colorado is seeking an Internal Traveler Surgical Tech for night shift. This full-time position covers 72 hours per pay period with a travel package and a 13-week assignment option; location Longmont.

The role supports the Birth Center by preparing operating suites, passing instruments, and assisting during surgery. A high school diploma, surgical tech registration, 1 year experience, and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or Military Trained.
• State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration (through DORA).
• 1 year experience.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or Red Cross valid through start date and for 60 days after hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED or Military Trained

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO:Longmont

Department: UCHlth Birth Center

Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Nights

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

• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

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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