Travel Surgical Tech in Vail, CO

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment. Inspect all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal integrity, sterile indicators, and expiration dates to ensure a safe operative environment.

Job ID: 900083
Job Title

Surgical Technologist
Location

Vail, CO | Acute Care / Operating Room
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3×12-hour shifts
Key Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures by maintaining the integrity of a sterile surgical field and providing instrumentation to the surgical team as needed.
• Apply expertise in sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and use of surgical tools and technologies in performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures; functions with working knowledge of AORN standards.
• Monitor the sterile field for contamination or integrity concerns and initiate or communicate the need for corrective action under supervision.
• Inspect all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal integrity, sterile indicators, and expiration dates to ensure a safe operative environment.
• Assist the perioperative team with patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation; clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Participate fully in the Time Out Process, including Briefings and Debriefings, and maintain professional currency in new technologies, procedures, instrumentation, and equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or Licensed Surgical Technologist program.
• Active Colorado Surgical Technologist license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.
• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements, access online forms and policies, and complete online benefits enrollment.
• Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Competency or progression toward competency in Tier 1 surgical cases.
• Ability to work effectively under stress and within deadlines, both independently and collaboratively with a perioperative team.
• Experience maintaining flexibility in the individualized, ongoing delivery of perioperative patient care.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment serving all age populations, with exposure to a broad range of operative procedures and technologies.
• Join a team that values professional growth, effective communication, and a culture of patient safety and quality care.