Certified Surgical Technician

San Luis Valley Health•Alamosa, CO

17h•$21 - $29

About The Position

San Luis Valley Health is seeking a full-time Surgical Technician to join our surgery team! Surgical Technician, Non-Certified - $18.99 - $26.52 Surgical Technician, Certified - $20.94 - $29.24 The salary range displayed represents the typical salary of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. This position will remain open until 03/31/2026.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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.
Enjoy a generous amount of Paid Time Off and Sick Leave in your first year 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.