Operating Room Technician

Vail Health Hospital•Edwards, CO

2d•$33 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here. A career at Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) means joining a team of people who consider every small moment a chance to improve someone’s life. Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) is a multi-specialty ambulatory center in the Eagle River Valley with locations in Vail & Edwards. What began as a joint venture between Vail Health and 25 physician investors has evolved into a leading-edge center of surgical excellence. At Vail Valley Surgery Center, you will find specialized surgical care in many areas including orthopedic, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic Surgery, Podiatry and General Surgery. Our Vail VVSC location has 6 Operating Rooms and 25 Preop/PACU bays. About the opportunity: The surgical Tech will assist with the surgical care of the patient in the operating room. Duties include, but are not exclusive of stocking, pulling cases for the next day, pulling instruments, cleaning OR after cases, replenishing and preparation of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Functions as a member of the surgical team by assisting and anticipating needs of the surgeon. Maintains current education in aseptic technique, routine operating room procedures, and all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Nice To Haves

One year of Operating Room experience working as an OR technician/surgical technician in a hospital setting.
Certification from ASTI (Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Scrub person functions with working knowledge of aseptic technique and AORN Standards.
Checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates.
Maintains sterile integrity of all items and fluids introduced onto the field.
Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate field and corrective action initiated.
When moving within or around a sterile field does so in a manner to maintain the integrity of the sterile field.
Prior to use, all equipment is visually checked for fraying of cords and plugs or other damage.
When turning on machine, confirms self test pattern as necessary.
Anticipates need for equipment and supplies as evidenced by no delays in procedures.
Knows the order in use of material and supplies.
Reports changes in temperature of room to appropriate person.
Perceptive to patient’s sensory environment.
Monitors, evaluates and revised preference cards.
Contributes to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care with in the scope of practice.
Maintains flexibility and appropriate response to changes in priorities, established plans, goals or time frames.
Supports the decisions and actions of the Manager or Charge Nurse. Respects others.
Participates in departmental QI program including confidential occurrence reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

Benefits

Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance