Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Vail, CO
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: OR RN

Location: Vail, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
Schedule: 3x12
Guaranteed Hours: 32 per week
Start Date: May preferred

Job Summary

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

Essential Job Functions

• Expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and use of surgical tools and technologies. Knowledge of AORN standards.
• Maintain and check surgical items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal integrity, sterile indicators, and expiration dates. Ensure a safe operating room environment and proper equipment function.
• Monitor sterile field for contamination or interference and initiate corrective actions as needed under supervision.
• Competency or working towards competency with Tier 1 surgical cases.
• Flexibility in delivering individualized care within scope of practice.
• Communicate effectively and participate fully in perioperative team processes including Time Out, Briefings, and Debriefings.
• Assist with patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.
• Maintain professional behavior and stay current with new technologies, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Model principles of a Just Culture.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must comply with HIPAA regulations.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist.

Licensure:

• Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in Colorado (required).

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association.

Other Requirements:

• Computer skills necessary to complete online learning and job-specific competencies within 90 days.
• 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%
• Manual lifting weights frequently up to 10 lbs, occasionally up to 20-35-50 lbs
• No climbing, crawling, running, kneeling, driving, or reaching above shoulder required

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 with others.
• Must be punctual and reliable to start shifts on time.
• Position involves direct patient care.

This job requires maintaining all licensure and certifications as specified and adherence to departmental and organizational policies.