Vail Health Hospital·Edwards, Colorado
The Surgical Technician assists with patient care in the operating room by preparing surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. They function as a member of the surgical team, anticipating the surgeon's needs and maintaining a sterile environment.
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.
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.
About the opportunity: The surgical Tech will assist 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.
What you will do: 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.
What you will need: Experience: Preferred, one year of Operating Room experience working as an OR technician/surgical technician in a hospital setting.
License(s): Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician required Certification(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 Time) Include: Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Childcare reimbursement Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Educational Programs: Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan Repayment Specialty Certification Reimbursement Annual Supplemental Educational Funds Paid 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 insurance Short and long-term disability Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Recreation discounts Pet insurance Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay: $33.11—$52.80 USD
Requires a Colorado state license as a Surgical Technician and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. One year of hospital-based OR experience and ASTI certification are preferred.
Market context
Colorado hospitals and surgical centers commonly seek Operating Room Technicians to support busy perioperative teams, so candidates with current credentials and recent OR experience are often in demand. These roles are competitive because employers typically prioritize a Colorado Surgical Technician license, BLS, and preferred hospital-based OR or ASTI experience; the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your license and BLS are active and match your recent OR experience to the stated preferences.
