Surgical Technologist Traveler Outpatient Center
About The Position
As an Internal Traveler, the Surgical Technologist facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures at the UCHealth Parkview Outpatient Center in Pueblo, Colorado. This is a day-shift, full-time role scheduled for 72 hours per pay period (two weeks). The position pays $44.00 per hour plus a travel package or stipend. Local traveler contract options are available for candidates who reside within 75 miles, and 13-week assignments are available. The role involves preparing the operating suite and equipment, assisting with patient preparation and positioning, passing instruments during surgery, tracking instruments and supplies, and processing specimens for laboratory delivery. UCHealth describes its total rewards program as supporting employees’ professional success and personal well-being. Benefits mentioned include medical, dental, and vision coverage; mental health and well-being support; fitness resources; time away and family and medical leave; life and disability coverage; a 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching; spending and savings accounts; and learning and professional development resources. Eligibility for some programs depends on scheduled work hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or military training.
- State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration through DORA.
- One year of experience.
- BLS certification 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.
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.
- Continually account for the number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
- Receive and process specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
Benefits
- 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, a group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Limited time off, paid family and medical leave (including Colorado FAMLI), 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.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings accounts available with enrollment in a high-deductible medical plan.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning and internal professional development opportunities.
- Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
