Surgical Technologist
Vail, CO
Host Healthcare
4x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Surgical Tech (Contract)

Location: Vail, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating
Schedule: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (3x12)
Guaranteed Hours: 32 hours per week
Start Date: 12/29/2025

Job Summary

Assist during surgical procedures by maintaining a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation to the surgical team. Work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and participate in unit activities to ensure high-quality patient care.

Essential Job Functions

• Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and use of tools and technologies in invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Knowledge of AORN standards.
• Maintain and check packaging integrity, sterile indicators, expiration dates, and ensure a safe operating room environment.
• Monitor sterile field for contamination and initiate corrective actions under supervision.
• Competency or working towards competency with Tier 1 surgical cases.
• Flexibility in delivering individualized care within scope of practice.
• Effective communication with perioperative team, including participation in Time Out Process (Briefings and Debriefings).
• Assist with patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.
• Maintain professional behavior and stay current with new technologies, instrumentation, and procedures.
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Model principles of a Just Culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned, maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist.
• Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association.
• Computer skills or ability to obtain within 90 days to complete online learning and job-specific competencies.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Physical Demands

• Sit: 5% of the time
• Stand: 50% of the time
• Walk: 20% of the time
• Squat, Bend, Twist: 5% each
• Lift: 10% of the time (frequent lifting up to 10 lbs; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs)
• No requirements for running, kneeling, driving, climbing, crawling, or reaching above shoulder level.

Patient Populations Served

• Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Young Adult/Adult (18-64 years)
• Adult/Middle-aged (65-79 years)
• Geriatric (80+ years)

Additional Information

• Ability to work under stress and meet deadlines independently or as part of a team.
• Must be punctual and reliable to start shifts on time.
• This position involves direct patient care.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist (Nursing)
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to competency with Tier 1 surgical cases.
• Prior travel experience: Not required or specified.