Surgical Technologist

UCHealth•Aurora, CO

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures. Prepares the operating suite and equipment, assists with patient preparation and positioning, passes instruments to the physician, tracks instruments and supplies during surgery, and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and appropriate action in a fast-paced environment. This is an onsite position at UCHealth Anschutz Inpatient Pavilion in Aurora, Colorado, in the Operating Room department, with a day shift schedule.

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 certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, with the card in hand before the start date; the card must remain valid for 60 days after hire. Renewals must be issued by the American Heart Association.

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.
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 increases and annual market reviews of base pay.
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 (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; 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 and internal professional development opportunities.
Free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.