Surgical Technologist

UCHealth•Loveland, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures in the Operating Room at UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies. This is an onsite PRN position with a flexible shift and 0.00 scheduled hours per pay period (two weeks). Pay is $27.61–$41.41 per hour, depending on relevant experience. The role prepares the operating suite and equipment, supports patient preparation and positioning, and passes instruments to the physician during surgery. The Surgical Technologist tracks instruments and supplies throughout procedures and receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment. UCHealth offers a comprehensive total rewards program, including recognition and performance incentives, health and well-being coverage and resources, paid time off and leave programs, insurance and retirement benefits, and educational and career-growth opportunities. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or military training.
State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration.
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
At least 6 months of Surgical Tech experience, or graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech program.
BLS must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date and valid through 60 days of hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare the surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment, and supplies.
Ensure equipment and instruments are in good working order.
Assist with preparing, transporting, positioning, and draping patients.
Pass instruments to the physician during surgery.
Continuously account for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
Receive and process specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
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 based on performance.
Annual market reviews and 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, critical illness, group legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance, plus employee discount programs.
Paid time off (PTO), 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) retirement plan with employer matching contribution.
Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
Access to academic degrees and certificate programs.
Tuition, books, and fees paid up to 100% 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 and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating Public Service Loan Forgiveness and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.