Certified Surgical Tech (FT)

Job Opportunity At Family Health West

You belong here! At Family Health West, you're more than an employee, you're family.

When you enter our facility, you know it's Family Health West because, well, the color speaks for itself. You'll be part of a team that strives to bring color to care in a vibrant environment by creating fun, effective treatment programs helping to empower and inspire our patients while providing the tools and care they need to achieve their wellness goals.

When we say you'll do what you love, we mean it! Welcomed by open arms and warm smiles, you'll join a team that encourages professional growth. We are sure to put on our listening ears when you share new ideas and approaches to care because that's what got us to the top! You'll wear your badge proudly, knowing that you contribute each day, to providing care that is unmatched, in western Colorado.

So, what are you waiting for?! Fill out the application now, and when you hit send do a little happy dance knowing that you just made our day. If it still sounds too good to be true, come see for yourself. Call us to schedule a tour and meet your new best friends!

About Family Health West

Our roots go deep -- founded by the community in 1946, it's no wonder our hospital feels like coming home. We were built from the ground up with the hands of our own community, a labor of dedication and hope by our people, for our people, for the future.

At Family Health West we go beyond what corporate hospitals deliver, we've created a culture of prosperity where warmth, passion, and care flourishes. As we focus on continually improving outcomes for patients, our network of healthcare providers includes a 25-bed critical access hospital, one of the largest rehab providers in western Colorado, outpatient surgical services, specialty clinics, emergency services, skilled nursing, and assisted living facilities.

Nestled at the base of the Colorado National Monument, Family Health West has an outdoor paradise at your back door. The community culture is fitting for outdoor lovers, bikers, hikers, or those just simply soaking in the panoramic views.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for set up sterile operating table with instruments, supplies, equipment and medications/solutions necessary for the procedure, anticipating surgeon's needs.
• Reliable and punctual attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each scheduled day.
• Communicate necessary information to others as appropriate.
• Prepare patient for surgery, assist with transferring patient to operating table.
• Assist surgery staff with donning gowns and gloves, following organizational procedures.
• Pass desired instruments, holding retractors, etc. to surgeon as requested
• Assist in draping the sterile field.
• Scrub for all types of surgeries, following organizational procedures.
• Perform appropriate counts with circulator prior to the procedure and before any incisions are closed
• Maintain highest standard of sterile technique during procedure and prepares sterile dressings.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Other job related duties as assigned.

Education:

• Education - High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Must have graduated from an accredited school for Surgical Technologist or have had appropriate training for the position or have training as a first assistant through an accredited training program.
• Licenses - Must have current State of Colorado Surgical Technologist license in good standing.
• Certifications - Must have current BLS, Certification as Surgical Technologist and First Assist preferred
• Experience - 1-2 years related experience required

Wage starts at $29.75

FHW offers a full benefits package including:

• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (B) with 4% match from FHW and zero day vesting schedule
• Medical Plan Options:
• PPO plan with copay/coinsurance and lower deductible
• High Deductible Health Plan with the option for a Health Savings Account.
• Telemedicine includes in both plan options.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance with a Short and Long Term Option.
• Critical Illness and Accident Plans
• Cafeteria Options: Health Reimbursement/ Flex Savings
• A host of other options to include: Pet Insurance, Identity Protection, Travel protection

Qualifications

Required Education: High School or better.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

• Cert - BLS
• License - Surgical Tech

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