Surgical Technologist, Littleton, CO, United States

Surgical Technologist

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Surgical Technologist at UCHealth summary:

A Surgical Technologist prepares operating rooms with necessary instruments and equipment, assists in patient positioning and draping, and passes instruments during surgeries to support surgeons. They ensure the sterility and proper functioning of surgical tools and account for all instruments throughout procedures. This role requires critical thinking, decisiveness, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Grandview Hospital, US:CO:Colorado Springs

Department: GV Surgery OR

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

Shift: Days

Pay: $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary: 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.
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 or Military trained.
Required Licensure/Certification: State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.
Minimum Experience: 6 months Surgical Tech experience or graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program.

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UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package (benefit eligibility is based off of FTE status):

Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
403(b) with employer matching contributions
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
Wellness benefits
Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:

UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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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Keywords:

surgical technologist, operating room, surgical instruments, patient positioning, sterile environment, surgical procedures, healthcare support, surgical assistance, critical thinking, medical certification

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Location:: Littleton, CO, United States
Job Type:: FullTime