Surgical Technologist

Job Posted 12/21/2024

UCHealth

Woodland Park, CO

United States

Category Healthcare & Nursing Jobs

Job Description

Description

Location: UCHealth PPRH Main Hospital, US:CO:Woodland Park

Department: PPRH Operating Room

FTE: PRN, 0.0, 0.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Flex; The position is scheduled for 8 hours every Thursday, with the potential for additional hours as needed, though these may not be consistent.

Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / 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:

High School diploma or GED or Military trained.
State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.
6 months Surgical Tech experience or graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program. Preferred: Ortho experience.

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