Surgical Technologist Associate

Company: UCHealth
Location: Longmont
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Surgical Technologist Associate at UCHealth summary:
As a Surgical Technologist Associate at UCHealth Longs Peak Hospital, the individual performs first scrub responsibilities in core surgical procedures while adhering to sterile techniques and safety protocols. This entry-level position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED and state registration as a Surgical Technologist, with a preference for those enrolled in an accredited surgical tech program.
Description

Location: UCHealth UCHlth Longs Peak Hospital, US:CO:Longmont

Department: LPH Operating Room

FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $23.50/hr.

Summary:
Demonstrates skills needed to perform entry level core first scrub responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Performs first scrub role on core surgical procedures.
• Applies principles of sterile technique throughout surgical procedures.
• Understands and uses instrumentation and equipment properly.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain sharp safety, ensure medication safety on the surgical field, competence is surgical counts, and anticipate surgeon's requests on core surgical procedures.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
  
  Requirements:
  
  • Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Preferred: Actively enrolled in Accredited Surgical Tech program with ST internship or Associate's Degree or Military trained.
  • Required Licensure/Certification: State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Preferred: Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) within 9 months of hire.
  • Minimum Experience: None required.
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    UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.
    
    UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
    
    
    • Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
    • 403(b) with employer matching contributions
    • Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
    • Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
    • Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
    • Wellness benefits
    • Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
    • Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
      Loan Repayment:
      
      
      • UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
        UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
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        Keywords:
        Surgical Technologist, Operating Room, Surgical Procedures, Healthcare, Sterile Technique, Surgical Assistant, Patient Safety, UCHealth, Medical Assistance, First Scrub Technician
        

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