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Surgical Technologist - PRN at Vail Health Hospital · Katori

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

Join our dynamic surgical team in the breathtaking mountains of Colorado! As a Surgical Technologist in our Main OR, you’ll be an integral part of a high-performing team that handles a wide variety of surgical cases, with a strong emphasis on orthopedics. Work alongside top orthopedic surgeons and utilize cutting-edge technology, including the da Vinci robotic surgical system, to provide exceptional patient care.

Why Join Us?

- Work with renowned orthopedic specialists in a state-of-the-art surgical setting
- Live and work in (or near) Vail, Colorado—a world-class destination for outdoor enthusiasts
- Gain experience with advanced surgical technology, including the da Vinci robot
- Be part of a supportive and skilled surgical team dedicated to top-tier patient care

If you’re a Surgical Tech looking to grow your skills in an innovative and collaborative environment, we’d love to have you on our team!

About the opportunity:

Assists during surgical procedures by ensuring and maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation as needed to the surgical team. Participates in unit activities that assure high levels of quality related to patient care. Functions under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

What you will do:

Possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation of tools and technologies in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Functions with working knowledge of AORN standards.
Maintains and checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates. Ensures that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly and the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate, interfere, or alter field and initiates or notifies of need for corrective action under supervision.
Working towards competency or competent with Tier 1 surgical cases
Maintains flexibility while contributing to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.
Models effective, timely communication with the perioperative team with full participation in Time Out Process to include Briefings and Debriefings.
Assists team in patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.
Models professional behavior to include maintaining currency in new technologies and procedures, including instrumentation and equipment.
Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What you will need:

Experience:

Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist

License(s):

Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado required.

Certification(s):

Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Computer / Typing:

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

Application Close Date: Applications for this roll will be accepted on an ongoing basis

PRN (POOL) benefits include: Wellbeing reimbursement funds and 403(b) contribution eligibility

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay:

$33.11—$52.80 USD

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Why Join Us?