Surgical Technologist II Certified

UCHealth•Pueblo, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II Certified demonstrates the skills needed to perform proficiently as a certified surgical technologist. The role performs first scrub independently across multiple service lines and scrubs core and specialty procedures. It requires professional responses to unexpected changes, proper use of instrumentation and equipment, and collaboration with service specialists to improve surgeon preference cards. The technologist may also precept other staff in the scrub role. The position applies and enforces sterile technique throughout surgical procedures, maintains sharp safety, ensures medication safety on the surgical field, performs surgical counts, and anticipates surgeons’ requests. Within the scope of the job, the technologist uses critical thinking and decisive judgment, works with minimal supervision, and takes appropriate action in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite, full-time day-shift position at UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, Colorado, with 80 hours per two-week pay period. The stated pay range is $27.61–$41.41 per hour, dependent on relevant experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Tech program, an associate degree, or military training.
State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration through DORA.
Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by NBSTSA or NCCT.
BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with a card in hand before the start date. The card must be valid through 60 days of hire; renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

Perform the first scrub role independently in multiple service lines.
Scrub core and specialty procedures.
React professionally to unexpected changes.
Use instrumentation and equipment properly and work with service specialists to improve surgeon preference cards.
Precept other staff in the scrub role.
Apply and enforce sterile technique throughout surgical procedures.
Maintain sharp safety and ensure medication safety on the surgical field.
Perform surgical counts and anticipate surgeons’ requests during assigned procedures.
Use critical thinking and decisive judgment, work with minimal supervision, and take appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increase for performance meeting or exceeding standards.
Annual market reviews and base pay adjustments as needed.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
Free Care.com membership.
Voluntary benefits including accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
Paid time off, paid family and medical leave, and leaves of absence.
Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, with buy-up options.
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability coverage, with a buy-up option.
403(b) plan with employer matching contribution; an additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; a health savings account is available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
UCHealth payment of up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific educational degrees; other programs may qualify for up to $10,000 per year prepaid or up to $5,250 per year in tuition reimbursement.
Access to LinkedIn Learning courses and seminars and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.