Surgical Technician or Scrub RN, PRN

Description

Gunnison Valley Health is the sole community-owned health system for Gunnison County and surrounding areas. We are not just a hospital, we are a fully integrated health system providing services for all stages of life; from an award winning EMS department to a 52,000 square foot, state of the art senior care center and everything in between. We are a leading health source for our community, offering wellness programs, medical education and illness prevention.

We are looking for someone who will join our small and highly qualified team of Surgical Service Professionals and help us provide exceptional care to our patients.

Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community.

This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office.

To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have:

• Education: Surgical Technician or Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in a the scrub role. Orthopedic experience required.
• Licenses/Certification: Surgical Technician or RN License current in the state of Colorado. Current BLS certification, for RN: ACLS and PALS (or ENPC) within the first year and maintenance expected
  * thereafter.
• Skills:
• The ability to communicate, consult, and interact with team members to share pertinent information in a clear, concise, and tactful manner.
• Capability to communicate with patients prior to surgery, answer their questions and alleviate their concerns.
• Competence in keeping the operating room sterilized at all times

As the Surgical Technician/Scrub Nurse at Gunnison Valley Health, you will possess phenomenal efficiency and attention to detail with a strong knowledge of operation procedures and patient safety. You will be adept at critical thinking and fast to act in emergencies. You’ll utilize your unique skills and ideas by:

• Understanding and implementing aseptic and sterile techniques.
• Having an in depth knowledge of surgical operation procedures and a solid understanding of patient safety and precautions.
• Asking questions, seeking out sources of information, demonstrating motivation in continuing education and strengthening your own circulator skills.
• Collaborating with all members of the health care team to plan, implement, and evaluate patient’s status and treatment plan.

Compensation:

Scrub RN $33.00/hour - $42.08/hour, depending on experience. (Shift & Weekend Differential and Call Pay as well)

Surgical Tech $28.64 - $35.80/hour, depending on experience. (Shift & Weekend Differential)

RN

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