Surgical Technologist - 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 . $15,0000 Sign-on Bonus relocation and housing assistance available! This position is located at the hospital in Vail, Colorado.       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: N/A Application Close Date:  Applications for this roll will be accepted on an ongoing basis      Benefits at Vail Health Include: Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Childcare reimbursement  Comprehensive Health Benefits:  Medical Dental  Vision Educational Programs:  Tuition Assistance  Existing Student Loan Repayment Specialty Certification Reimbursement Annual Supplemental Educational Funds Paid Time Off: Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year. Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching  Life insurance Short and long-term disability Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Recreation discounts Pet insurance   Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly Pay: $31.12 — $49.40 USD

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