Surgical Tech (Healthcare Technician II)

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine has an opening for a PRN Surgical First Assistant Tech at UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital. This role is expected to work onsite in Highlands Ranch, CO.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• One (1) year of experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position
• Surgical Technologist program
• Certified as a one of the following: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by NBSTSA; Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) by NSAA; Surgical Assistant–Certified (SA-C) by ABSA.
• State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider.

Nice To Haves

• Associates Degree
• 1+ year experience in medical office/hospital setting
• Medical office experience in area of specialty
• EPIC and Kronos experience
• Bilingual, Spanish-speaking
• MS Office: Outlook, Power Point, Word
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt easily to change
• Great attention to detail and quality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other faculty and staff at all levels throughout the institution
• Strong history of collaboration
• Outstanding communication skills, advanced organizational skills, and compassion for patients.

Responsibilities

• Direct care includes practice in Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Operating Room levels of care
• Prepare operating room, equipment, and patient for surgery
• Maintain sterile field and follow safety protocols
• Assist surgeon by handling instruments and anticipating needs
• Provide visibility of surgical site (retracting, suctioning, sponging)
• Control bleeding and assist with suturing and wound closure
• Positions patient using stabilizing equipment to give best exposure for surgical procedure while maximizing patient comfort and safety.
• Apply dressings and assist with patient transfer after surgery
• Ensure accurate counts of instruments and supplies
• Document involvement and support post-operative care

Benefits

• health insurance
• life insurance
• retirement plans
• tuition benefits
• ECO pass
• paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays
• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED