Surgical Technologist CVOR

Description

Location: UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies Main Hosp, US:CO:Loveland

Department: MCR Operating Room

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

Shift: Days

Pay: $25.80 - $38.70 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:
Facilitates the safe and efficient performance of surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares surgical operating suite with drapes, solutions, instruments, equipment and supplies. 
• Ensures good working order of equipment and instruments. Assists with preparing, transporting, positioning and draping patients.
• Passes instruments to physician during surgery. Continually accounts for number and location of instruments and supplies during surgery.
• Receives and processes specimens for delivery to the laboratory.
• 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:

• High School diploma or GED or Military trained.
• State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration. 
• 6 months Surgical Tech experience or graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

The Heart Team at Medical Center of the Rockies delivers world-class care to patients who need highly skilled, cutting-edge surgical treatment. Expert surgeons team with our well-trained cardiac surgery professionals including PAs, First Assists, RNs, CSTs, and Perfusionists. From minimally invasive to open-heart and catheter procedures, our team has performed more than 15,000 heart surgeries. Our team has performed twice as many heart surgeries as any hospital in Northern Colorado. MCR consistently runs 2 cardiac surgery rooms simultaneously while assisting in TAVR procedures and functioning in our new Hybrid suite.

Just 45 minutes from Denver, 30 minutes from Estes Park, and bordering Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest, Loveland has it all. Named one of the best places to live by Money Magazine and US & World Report. When you’re not hiking, biking, or boating in the vast open spaces offered in Larimer County, you can cheer on the Colorado Eagles Hockey team from their own area. Spend time at one of the many art venues offered within Loveland, including Sculpture in the Park, the largest outdoor show and sale in the US. Whether you choose the small town charm of downtown, or the rural life of the outskirts, Loveland has Colorado lifestyle for everyone.

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• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
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• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
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