Surgical Technologist
About The Position
At Grand River, we are more than a hospital - we are neighbors taking care of neighbors proudly serving residents of Western Colorado and beyond. Our supportive culture is built on respect , friendliness , and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care . What You’ll Do The Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical healthcare team and provides support to surgeons, nursing staff and the anesthesia team in the operating room. Arranges supplies and instruments and keeps accurate count of the instruments Helps the surgical team to scrub and dress for surgery Passes instruments and other sterile supplies during surgery, applies dressings, helps to prepare and preserve specimens Operates the sterilizer, lights, suction machines and diagnostic equipment. Assists with maintenance of surgical equipment, inventory, and sterilization. Assists Circulating RN in assessing operating room for equipment function, readiness, supply availability and ensures need of operating team are met. Who We’re Looking For 1 – 2 years of working experience in a healthcare setting. Must have an American Heart Association BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment. Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program required. Certification with the Association of Surgical Technologists preferred. Registered as a Surgical Technologist with the State of Colorado required. What We Offer Registered as a Surgical Technologist with the State of Colorado required. $23.95 - $33.00 hourly dependent on experience Call is required for this position We invest in our people because we believe happy employees create better patient experiences . As part of our team, you’ll have access to employee assistance programs. Year-round recreation with everything the outdoor enthusiast can imagine. Medical, with prescription drug coverage Vision and dental insurance Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts PTO accrual from day one Extended illness benefits/time off 457 retirement plan with match Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistance programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance. Position is open until filled unless posted otherwise Why Grand River Health? As a special taxing district, we are accountable to our community, allowing us to prioritize exceptional patient-centered care over financial bottom lines. Our main hospital campus is located in picturesque Rifle, Colorado with twenty-five beds providing a wide range of services, along with a long-term care center and a satellite campus. While the secret is out that this is a great place to live, the atmosphere of a caring and friendly community has been preserved amidst a steady growth of population. OUR MISSION: To improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. OUR VISION: To be our communities’ first choice in quality healthcare.
Requirements
- 1 – 2 years of working experience in a healthcare setting.
- Must have an American Heart Association BLS card upon hire and maintain current status throughout GRHD employment.
- Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.
- Registered as a Surgical Technologist with the State of Colorado required.
Nice To Haves
- Certification with the Association of Surgical Technologists preferred.
Responsibilities
- Arranges supplies and instruments and keeps accurate count of the instruments
- Helps the surgical team to scrub and dress for surgery
- Passes instruments and other sterile supplies during surgery, applies dressings, helps to prepare and preserve specimens
- Operates the sterilizer, lights, suction machines and diagnostic equipment.
- Assists with maintenance of surgical equipment, inventory, and sterilization.
- Assists Circulating RN in assessing operating room for equipment function, readiness, supply availability and ensures need of operating team are met.
Benefits
- employee assistance programs
- Medical, with prescription drug coverage
- Vision and dental insurance
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- PTO accrual from day one
- Extended illness benefits/time off
- 457 retirement plan with match
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, disability, employee assistance programs, AFLAC, identity theft protection and pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
