Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Vail, Colorado
Vail Valley Medical Center

Surgical Technologist - Vail, CO

Employment Type: Contract
Location: Vail, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Rotating (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
Guaranteed Hours: 32 hours per week
Start Date: May 11, 2026

Job Summary

Assist during surgical procedures by maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation as needed 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 technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and use of tools and technologies in invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Knowledge of AORN standards.
• Maintain and check all 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 or notify corrective action under supervision.
• Competency or working towards competency with Tier 1 surgical cases.
• Maintain flexibility and contribute to individualized, ongoing 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 be HIPAA compliant.

Required Qualifications

Experience:

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

Licensure:

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

Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Computer skills sufficient to complete online learning, access forms and policies, and complete benefits enrollment within 90 days.
• Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).

Physical Demands & Activity

• Sit: 5%
• Stand: 50%
• Walk: 20%
• Squat: 5%
• Bend: 5%
• Twist: 5%
• Lift: 10% (frequent lifting up to 10 lbs; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs)
• No kneeling, running, climbing, crawling, 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.
• This position involves direct patient care.

Note: Prior travel experience is not specified as required for this position.