Surgical Technologist

Job Location and Details Location: UCHealth Eastview Medical Center, Colorado Springs, CO Department: EV ASC OR All Specialties Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks) Shift: Days Pay: $27.61 - $41.41 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience Type: This position is onsite only. No hybrid or remote option. Job Overview 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 Education: Minimum High School diploma or GED or Military trained. Licensure/Certification: State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration. Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Experience: Minimum 6 months Surgical Tech experience or graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech program. BLS/CPR: 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. Benefits Health and Well‑Being Medical, dental and vision coverage. Access to 24/7 mental health and well‑being support for employees and dependents. Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources. Free Care.com membership. Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs. Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence. Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy‑up coverage options. Employer-provided short‑term disability and long‑term disability with a buy‑up coverage option. Retirement and Savings 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution. Additional 457(b) plan may be available. Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in a high‑deductible (HD) medical plan. Education and Career Growth UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth. Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre‑paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement. Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities. Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness. Recognition and Compensation Enhancements Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3‑Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment. Performance‑based pay increase: Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth's evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living. Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive. Legal Notice UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations unless they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr