Surgical Technologist

Job overview

Surgical Technologist, onsite, Aurora, CO. Pay is $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option. This role facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures by preparing the operating suite, ensuring equipment is in working order, and assisting with patient positioning and instrument handling during surgery.

What you'll do

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments.
• Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery.
• Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

What we're looking for

Education

High School diploma or GED or Military trained

Experience

6 months Surgical Tech experience or graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program

Skills & competencies

surgical technologist

full-time

days

aurora co

uchealth

patient care support

technicians

bls

high school diploma or ged or military trained

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage. Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options. Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage 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 when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan. UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.

About the employer

UCHealth is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.