Surgical Technologist/Technician I & II
About The Position
Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care in a specialty clinic setting, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the clinic's mission and goals. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving! Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.
Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate or hold equivalent certification.
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program preferred.
- Surgical Tech I: No Experience
- Surgical Tech II: One year of Surgical Tech experience required.
- Certification in Surgical Technology and Central Sterile is encouraged.
- Current BLS required
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program
- Certification in Surgical Technology and Central Sterile
Responsibilities
- Assemble required supplies, instruments, and equipment for operative and invasive procedures
- Prepare, organize, and maintain a sterile field; anticipate and respond to surgical team needs.
- Assist with sterile draping and provide sterile instruments, supplies, and sterile dressings during procedures.
- Support room turnover by assisting with post-procedure cleaning and preparing the room for the next patient.
- Clean, decontaminate, inspect, and prepare surgical instruments and equipment; transport items to and from designated decontamination/processing areas.
- Operate sterile processing equipment safely and per manufacturer instructions.
- Monitor, interpret, and document physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilizers used in the department.
- Follow infection prevention practices, Standard Precautions, and all safety policies when handling sharps, blood/body fluids, chemicals, and equipment.
- Delegate appropriately and participate in teamwork, quality improvement, and required competency maintenance.
- Participates in orientation, ongoing education, emergency preparedness, and role-related professional development.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan
- Dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%
- Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account
- Dependent care matching plan
- Culture that values continuing education
- Robust tuition reimbursement plan
- Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment
- Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program
- Free nutrition consultations
- Discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse
- Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
- No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
