Surgical Technician - Surgery

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Posting Close Date: February 29, 2024

San Luis Valley Health is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician to join our surgery team!

Surgical Technician, Non-certified = $19.00 - $26.52
Surgical Technician, Certified = $20.94 - $29.24

What You'll Need:

• High School grad or GED
• Graduation from a formal surgical tech program or equivalent experience
• Registration with Department of Regulatory Agency (DORA), required.
• Graduation from a formal accredited surgical tech program or equivalent experience
• Basis Cardiac Life Support certification, upon hire required
• Surgical Tech Certification within 1 year of hire, required

What You'll Do:

• Able to safely operate all electrosurgical equipment, diagnostic equipment, microscopic laser equipment, video equipment, and disposable equipment, as well as equipment unique to each specialty area.
• Demonstrates principles of asepsis and sterile technique.
• Prepares room, equipment & other necessary items for surgery.
• Handles contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with established policy and recommended standards of practice.
• Incorporates division/ unit protocols for specific patient populations in planning practice and documentation.
• Understands the quality, safety, service and operational sustainability process within the hospital.

We Take Care of Our People
As the largest employer in the San Luis Valley, we commit to providing our employees with quality and affordable benefits to complement a fulfilling work experience and help balance life experiences and needs. To show our appreciation of your hard work, we offer a competitive and comprehensive total benefits package, including:

• Full medical, dental and vision plans to suit the needs of you and your family, with low-cost copays and deductibles, all without high out-of-pocket expenses.
• No out-of-pocket cost for AirMedCare Network Membership for those enrolled in a SLV Health medical plan.
• Enjoy 21 days of Paid Time Off in your first year and a generous Sick Leave program, with accruals starting on your first day!
• Start saving with Retirement plans available from day one, providing up to 5% employer match after one year of employment.
• Free life and disability insurance benefits for full-time employees with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage at low costs.
• Add to your benefit package with a variety of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts and more.
• Take care of yourself with our free on-site 24-hour employee health center, and discounts to a selection of local fitness/recreational centers.
• Keep learning by utilizing our education program benefits to foster your growth and development.
• Give back to the community with multiple opportunities throughout the year to volunteer with our own non-profit SLV Health Foundation and other SLV- and community-sponsored events.
• Discounts on cell-phone plans, ski/snowboard lift tickets, Dell computers, local pools, Adams State University functions and more!
• Your family is our family so our employees and their family members have access to our employee support services, including up to four free counseling sessions to assist with work/life solutions.

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