Surgical Technician

• Location 1000 Rush Drive,Salida, CO, 81201,United States
• Base Pay $24.83 - $36.21 / Hour
• Employee Type PRN

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Ready to be part of a dynamic team in a state-of-the-art surgical environment? At Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC), we’re looking for a skilled Surgical Technician to help provide exceptional care and support during surgeries that change lives.

• Work in a cutting-edge, collaborative environment with a team that values your expertise.
• Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a healthy work-life balance.
• A chance to live and work in a breathtaking mountain town—where adventure meets opportunity.

As a Surgical Technician
, you’ll play an essential role in supporting surgeons and the operating room team, ensuring the best care for patients:

• Assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures under the direct supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field
  , ensuring all supplies and instruments are ready for surgery.
• Order and manage supplies and equipment
  , adhering to hospital and departmental guidelines.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise in surgical technical skills
  , Sterile Processing
  , Endoscopy
  , and Materials Management
  .
• Maintain a superior sterile conscience and communicate any breaks in technique to the surgical team.
• Ensure all necessary equipment is present, and operate electro-surgical, diagnostic, video, and specialty equipment safely.
• Troubleshoot equipment as necessary during procedures.
• Conduct accurate counts of surgical sponges, needles, and instruments, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Handle surgical specimens appropriately and ensure timely and accurate room turnover.
• Update and maintain preference cards to ensure the surgical team has accurate, up-to-date information.
• Collaborate with the RN Circulator and other team members to ensure smooth, efficient surgical procedures.
• Rotate to Sterile Processing and Endoscopy areas as needed and ensure surgical supply inventory is accurate.

Your expertise will be critical in ensuring that surgical procedures run smoothly and safely for patients.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Attention to detail with the ability to ensure accuracy in all tasks.
• Proficiency in state-of-the-art office technology
  , including the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• A strong ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, tact, discretion, and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  , adapting to changing priorities and demonstrating resourcefulness and problem-solving skills.
• Availability for weekday and weekend on-call shifts on a rotational basis.

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician training program is preferred or training provided in-house.

• Must maintain current CPR certification
  .
• Certification as an OR Surgical Technician required within 3.5 years
  .
• Must have a current Surgical Tech license through the State of Colorado
  .

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and personal well-being. For details about our benefits, visit our Benefits Guide

Employment offers are contingent upon successfully fulfilling all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug screening, and verification of current immunizations.