Surgical Technologist

UCHealth•Colorado Springs, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This is an onsite, full-time position in the Operating Room department, scheduled for 80 hours per two-week pay period on a flex shift. Pay is $27.61–$41.41 per hour, dependent 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 also tracks instruments and supplies and processes specimens for laboratory delivery. The work requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, minimal supervision, and the ability to respond appropriately in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.
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.
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 the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.