Vail Health · 1 day ago
Operating Room Technician
Dillon, Colorado, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$33.11/hr - $52.80/hr
1+ years expVail Health is the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system, providing exceptional care in a state-of-the-art facility located in Vail. The Operating Room Technician will assist with surgical care, maintaining sterile integrity, preparing surgical supplies, and functioning as a member of the surgical team.
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Responsibilities
Scrub person functions with working knowledge of aseptic technique and AORN Standards
Checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates
Maintains sterile integrity of all items and fluids introduced onto the field
Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate field and corrective action initiated
When moving within or around a sterile field does so in a manner to maintain the integrity of the sterile field
Prior to use, all equipment is visually checked for fraying of cords and plugs or other damage
When turning on machine, confirms self test pattern as necessary
Anticipates need for equipment and supplies as evidenced by no delays in procedures
Knows the order in use of material and supplies
Report changes in temperature of room to appropriate person
Perceptive to patient’s sensory environment
Monitors, evaluates and revised preference cards
Contributes to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care with in the scope of practice
Maintains flexibility and appropriate response to changes in priorities, established plans, goals or time frames
Supports the decisions and actions of the Manager or Charge Nurse. Respects others
Participates in departmental QI program including confidential occurrence reporting
Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA-compliant
Qualification
Required
Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician required
Basic Life Support (BLS) required
Scrub person functions with working knowledge of aseptic technique and AORN Standards
Checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates
Maintains sterile integrity of all items and fluids introduced onto the field
Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate field and corrective action initiated
When moving within or around a sterile field does so in a manner to maintain the integrity of the sterile field
Prior to use, all equipment is visually checked for fraying of cords and plugs or other damage
When turning on machine, confirms self test pattern as necessary
Anticipates need for equipment and supplies as evidenced by no delays in procedures
Knows the order in use of material and supplies
Report changes in temperature of room to appropriate person
Perceptive to patient's sensory environment
Monitors, evaluates and revised preference cards
Contributes to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care with in the scope of practice
Maintains flexibility and appropriate response to changes in priorities, established plans, goals or time frames
Supports the decisions and actions of the Manager or Charge Nurse
Respects others
Participates in departmental QI program including confidential occurrence reporting
Perform other duties as assigned
Must be HIPAA-compliant
Preferred
Preferred, one year of Operating Room experience working as an OR technician in a hospital setting
Certification from ASTI (Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.) preferred
Benefits
Competitive wages
Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
Housing programs
Childcare reimbursement
Medical
Dental
Vision
Tuition Assistance
Existing Student Loan Repayment
Specialty Certification Reimbursement
Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
Life insurance
Short and long-term disability
Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
Recreation discounts
Pet insurance
Company
Vail Health
Vail Health is a healthcare system that provides surgery, childbirth, physical therapy, endocrinology, emergency and cancer care services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Will Cook
President, CEO
Recent News
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