Intraop Surgical Technologist

Primary City/State: Greeley, Colorado

About the role

As an Intraoperative Surgical Technologist at Banner North Colorado Medical Center, you’ll play a vital role as part of the surgical team, working closely alongside surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in the operating room. In this position, you'll have the unique opportunity to assist directly during surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging surgical instruments, and ensuring a sterile environment is maintained. This role is essential to delivering high-quality surgical care and supporting the overall success of each procedure.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies and ensuring good working order of instruments.
• Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies.
• Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs and anticipates the surgeon's needs.
• Passes instruments and retracts tissue during procedures.
• Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure.
• Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing.
• Participates in counting of sharps, instruments, and sponges.
• Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.
• Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.
• Assists with OR turnover between cases.
• Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms.
• May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.
• Participates in or leads the training and orientation of surgical technology staff and students, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED and current basic life support certification.
• Where applicable, must be registered with State Regulatory Agency.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations.
• Ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.
• Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Schedule

Full-time | 40 Hours/Week

Four 10-hour shifts from 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM, call required.

Pay

Estimated Pay Range: $25.54 - $38.30 / hour

Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.

About the facility

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3,000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is among Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities.

For the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.