Vail Health has become the world's most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.$5,000 sign on bonus available for this part time position!A career at Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) means joining a team of people who consider every small moment a chance to improve someone's life.  Vail Valley Surgery Center (VVSC) is a multi-specialty ambulatory center in the Eagle River Valley with locations in Vail & Edwards. What began as a joint venture between Vail Health and 25 physician investors has evolved into a leading-edge center of surgical excellence.At Vail Valley Surgery Center, you will find specialized surgical care in many areas including orthopedic, Gastroenterology, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology (ENT), Plastic Surgery, Podiatry and General Surgery. Our Vail VVSC location has 6 Operating Rooms and 25 Preop/PACU bays.VVSC benefits include: Days Shift, No weekends/holidays or on call, Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental and vision), Five weeks or more of Paid Time Off (PTO) in year one, 5% retirement match, Childcare reimbursement ($1000 for one child, $2,000 for two or more children) and Tuition reimbursement for continuing education.  Additionally, you will receive up to $1,000 bonus when you obtain a new certification and $500 when you recertify.POSITION PURPOSE: Assists with the surgical care of the patient in the operating room. Duties include, but are not exclusive of stocking, pulling cases for the next day, pulling instruments, cleaning OR after cases, replenishing and preparation of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Functions as a member of the surgical team by assisting and anticipating needs of the surgeon. Maintains current education in aseptic technique, routine operating room procedures, and all other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: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.Reports 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.This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSExperience:Preferred, one year of Operating Room experience working as an OR technician in a hospital setting.License(s):Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician requiredCertification(s):Basic Life Support (BLS) required.Certification from ASTI (Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.) preferred. Application Close Date:Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis for this position.  Benefits at Vail Health (Full and Part Time) Include:Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:Competitive wagesParental leave (4 weeks paid)Housing programsChildcare reimbursement Comprehensive Health Benefits: MedicalDental VisionEducational Programs: Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan RepaymentSpecialty Certification ReimbursementAnnual Supplemental Educational FundsPaid Time Off:Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insuranceShort and long-term disabilityRecreation Benefits, Wellness & More:Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursementRecreation discountsPet insurance  Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.Hourly Pay:$31.11—$52.21 USD

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