1362 Operating Room Technician

Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .

$15,000 Sign On Bonus Available! About the Opportunity: Assists with the surgical care of the patient in the operating room. Duties include, but are not exclusive of stocking, pulling cases for the next day, pulling instruments, cleaning OR after cases, replenishing and preparation of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Functions as a member of the surgical team by assisting and anticipating needs of the surgeon. Maintains current education in aseptic technique, routine operating room procedures, and all other duties as assigned.

What You Will Do:

1. Scrub person functions with working knowledge of aseptic technique and AORN Standards.
2. Checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates.
3. Maintains sterile integrity of all items and fluids introduced onto the field.
4. Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate field and corrective action initiated.
5. When moving within or around a sterile field does so in a manner to maintain the integrity of the sterile field.
6. Prior to use, all equipment is visually checked for fraying of cords and plugs or other damage.
7. When turning on machine, confirms self test pattern as necessary.
8. Anticipates need for equipment and supplies as evidenced by no delays in procedures.
9. Knows the order in use of material and supplies.
10. Report changes in temperature of room to appropriate person.
11. Perceptive to patient's sensory environment.
12. Monitors, evaluates and revised preference cards.
13. Contributes to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care with in the scope of practice.
14. Maintains flexibility and appropriate response to changes in priorities, established plans, goals or time frames.
15. Supports the decisions and actions of the Manager or Charge Nurse. Respects others.
16. Participates in departmental QI program including confidential occurrence reporting.
17. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA-compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

What You Will Need: Experience:

• Preferred, one year of Operating Room experience working as an OR technician in a hospital setting.

License(s):

• Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician required

Certification(s):

• Basic Life Support ( BLS ) required.
• Certification from ASTI (Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.) preferred.

Computer / Typing: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Education:

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:

• Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
  • Competitive wages
  • Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
  • Housing programs
  • Childcare reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
• Educational Programs:
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Existing Student Loan Repayment
  • Specialty Certification Reimbursement
  • Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
• Paid Time Off:
  • Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
• Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
  • 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
• Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
  • Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
  • Recreation discounts
  • Pet insurance

Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.

Hourly Pay: $31.12 - $49.40 USD Apply Now

Vail Health, formerly Vail Valley Medical Center, is a nonprofit community health care system serving patients and guests from around the world. Locally operated and governed by a volunteer board of directors, Vail Health includes a 56-bed hospital, accredited by the Joint Commission. Our 24/7 emergency department in Vail is a Level III Trauma Center with a nearby helipad for necessary medical transports.

Vail Health provides a wide array of services and access points including Beaver Creek Medical Center, urgent care clinics in Avon and Gypsum, our Edwards medical campus, Eagle Healthcare Center and a multispecialty clinic in Frisco. Howard Head Sports Medicine offers physical therapy services at 10 locations and works closely with our internationally renowned orthopaedic partners at The Steadman Clinic and Vail-Summit Orthopaedics. In addition, Vail Health's Shaw Cancer Center and Sonnenalp Breast Center are the region s only fully accredited cancer treatment center and comprehensive breast center.

The Vail Clinic, which was founded in 1965, officially became Vail Valley Medical Center in 1980, its first year as a full-service hospital. At that time, we had one primary location and 25 physicians. Today, Vail Health has locations in nine towns, 1,500 employees, 260 physician partners and 85 volunteers.