Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Vail, Colorado
Vail Valley Surgery Center

Surgical Technologist - Contract

Location: Vail, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Shift: Days (3 shifts of 12 hours each)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

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

Key Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and use of surgical tools and technologies.
• Maintain and inspect sterile packaging, processing, moisture, seal integrity, sterile indicators, and expiration dates.
• Ensure a safe operating room environment and proper functioning of equipment to maximize patient safety.
• Monitor the sterile field for contamination or interference and initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Assist with patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation.
• Participate fully in perioperative team communication, including Time Out Process, Briefings, and Debriefings.
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Model professional behavior and maintain currency in new technologies, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Adhere to HIPAA compliance and promote a Just Culture environment.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Surgical Technologist license in Colorado
• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Standing: 50% of the workday
• Walking: 20%
• Sitting: 5%
• Squatting, bending, twisting: 5% each
• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally; frequent lifting up to 10 lbs
• Exposure to potential hazards such as radiation, toxic chemicals, biological hazards, heat, noise, dust, and stress.

Patient Populations Served

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

Additional Information

• CAPS registration required (may take up to two weeks to obtain).
• Must be punctual and able to work under stress and deadlines, independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to perform manual tasks and communicate effectively is essential.

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