Surgical Technologist Traveler at UCHealth summary:

A Surgical Technologist Traveler prepares operating rooms by setting up instruments, equipment, and supplies, assists surgeons during procedures by passing instruments and managing surgical tools, and ensures specimen processing for laboratory delivery. This role requires certified training in surgical technology, at least one year of experience, and certification in basic life support. The position involves working in a fast-paced clinical environment across multiple hospital sites, supporting perioperative care including PACU and operating room levels.

• Will also float to Grandview Hospital

• Graduated from Surgical Technologist program
• State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration
• 1-year experience
• BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.

• 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

• Direct care includes practice Perioperative, PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) or Operating Room levels of care
• AORN and ABPANC core curriculum and certifications standards are included in evidence-based care models

• Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
• 403(b) with employer matching contributions
• Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
• Wellness benefits
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Keywords:

Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, Perioperative Care, Surgical Instruments, Patient Positioning, Specimen Processing, Basic Life Support, Healthcare Traveler, Ultrasurgical Support, Hospital Staffing