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 North. This is an onsite, full-time position on the Surgery North team, working day shifts for 72 hours per pay period (two weeks). Pay is $27.61–$41.41 per hour, dependent on the applicant’s relevant experience. The role prepares the operating suite, supports patient preparation and positioning, assists the physician during surgery, tracks instruments and supplies, and processes specimens for laboratory delivery. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and appropriate action in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High school diploma, 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 and decisive judgment.
Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

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

Three-Year Incentive Bonus.
Annual merit pay increase for qualifying performance.
Annual market reviews and base-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 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 (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) 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 support for qualifying education, including up to 100% of tuition, books, and fees for specific 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.