Surgical Tech Vail, Colorado

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.

A career at Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) means joining a team of people who consider every small moment a chance to improve someone’s life. Vail Valley Surgery Center is a multi-specialty ambulatory center in the Eagle River Valley with locations in Vail & Edwards. What began as a joint venture between Vail Health and 25 physician investors has evolved into a leading-edge center of surgical excellence.

At Vail Valley Surgery Center, you will find specialized surgical care in many areas including orthopedic, gastroenterology, pain management, ophthalmology, otolaryngology (ENT), plastic surgery, podiatry and general surgery.

$15,000 Sign on bonus, relocation support and temporary housing available!

About the opportunity:

Assists with the surgical care of the patient in the operating room. Duties include, but are not exclusive of, stocking, pulling cases for the next day, pulling instruments, cleaning OR after cases, replenishing and preparation of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Functions as a member of the surgical team by assisting and anticipating needs of the surgeon. Maintains current education in aseptic technique, routine operating room procedures, and all other duties as assigned.

What you will do:

• Scrub person functions with working knowledge of aseptic technique and AORN Standards.
• Checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates.
• Maintains sterile integrity of all items and fluids introduced onto the field.
• Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate field and corrective action initiated.
• When moving within or around a sterile field does so in a manner to maintain the integrity of the sterile field.
• Prior to use, all equipment is visually checked for fraying of cords and plugs or other damage.
• When turning on machine, confirms self-test pattern as necessary.
• Anticipates need for equipment and supplies as evidenced by no delays in procedures.
• Knows the order in use of material and supplies.
• Reports changes in temperature of room to appropriate person.
• Perceptive to patient’s sensory environment.
• Monitors, evaluates and revises preference cards.
• Contributes to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care within the scope of practice.
• Maintains flexibility and appropriate response to changes in priorities, established plans, goals or time frames.
• Supports the decisions and actions of the Manager or Charge Nurse. Respects others.
• Performs other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.
• Role models the principals of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
• Participates in departmental QI program including confidential occurrence reporting.

What you will need:

Experience:

• Preferred, one year of Operating Room experience working as an OR technician in a hospital setting.

License(s):

• Licensed as a surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado required.

Certification(s):

• Certification from ASTI (Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Computer / Typing:

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

Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health (Full Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Medical
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