Surgical Tech Advanced - Boulder Community Health

Surgical Tech - Advanced

Boulder Community Health, Boulder, CO 80303

$31.05 - $46.57 an hour - Per Diem, Days. Various shifts a week. 

*Includes Per Diem Differential. 

Boulder Community Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician, where you will serve as a dedicated patient caregiver. In this role, the CST assists the registered nurse in the intra-operative care of the surgical patient by the performance of routine and delegated duties according to the policies and procedures of Boulder Community Hospital.

Benefits:

•403(b)Retirement plan 

•Education assistance program

•Staff Support Initiatives such as Sound Baths, Meditation, Massages, and Reiki

•Free one-on-one retirement planning sessions 

•Employee Assistance Program offering 8 free, confidential counseling sessions for you and your family



Qualifications 

•    Graduate of a School of Surgical Technology or an equivalent of education and /or experience may be considered. OR

•    Graduate of a School of Nursing with one-year experience as a surgical technologist in an acute care setting OR

•    Former training in a military setting

•    Colorado Registration is required

•    Certification preferred

•    BLS certification required

•    One to two years experience required

Responsibilities

•    Proficiently scrub all complex procedures 

•    ensures instruments and equipment are available to their specialty service for use. 

•    Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by preparing and passing of instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies needed during the operative procedure.

•    Assists the RN in the delivery of care to the intra-operative procedure.

•    Demonstrates proper handling of specimens.

•    Consults with and/or advises appropriate personnel of instrument or equipment needs requiring follow-up or attention.

•    Utilizes physician preference cards and inventory lists to accurately organize equipment and supplies for operative surgical procedures.

About Boulder Community Health and Boulder, Colorado

Boulder Community Health’s vision is partnering to create and care for the healthiest community in the nation. We are a community owned-and-operated nonprofit health system dedicated to providing local access to high-quality medical care to our community in Boulder and surrounding areas.

We are known across Colorado for our clinical excellence in heart care, neurosurgery, stroke care, orthopedics and cancer care. We’re proud of our tradition of being an early adopter of new technologies and medical techniques that improve care for our patients. We are a Certified Level II Trauma Center with numerous awards and recognition including the 2023 Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award, 2022 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care from Leapfrog, Money Magazine and Newsweek and Boulder Weekly’s 2022 Best Hospital.

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, living and working in Boulder means enjoying the outdoors and natural beauty, bringing a fresh perspective to healthcare practice. 

As an employee at Boulder Community Health, you will enjoy working in state-of-the-art facilities with competitive compensation and benefits, including health/dental/life, tuition reimbursement and an on-site fitness center. You also have access to an incredible Employee Wellness and Support program, employee activities, discounts and more!

EOE/Affirmative Action/Drug-free workplace. 

BCH will never conduct interviews or ask for employment documents via text.

This position has no close date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.