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Surgical Technologist Lead

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Surgical Technologist Lead at UCHealth summary:

The Surgical Technologist Lead is responsible for leading a team in the operating room, providing mentorship, coaching, and evaluation of team members. This role requires critical thinking and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing assignments and promoting quality management. Candidates must have relevant certification and experience, along with BLS certification, to ensure optimal patient care and teamwork.

Description

Location: UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies Main Hosp, US:CO:Loveland

Department: MCR Operating Room - CVOR

FTE: Full Time, 1.0, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

Summary:

Leads team members of an assigned area or function by demonstrating and providing advanced knowledge of job responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

Provides mentoring, monitoring, coaching, and evaluation of team members' performance, especially in the areas of productivity and quality management. Serves as a positive role model for team members by working with them to promote teamwork and cooperation.
Assists with coordinating services, prioritizing assignments and workflow, and promoting situational decision-making/problem solving.
Assists with the development, implementation, and evaluation of departmental policies and procedures.
Performs responsibilities of underlying job. Takes responsibility for, or provides guidance to team members on, the handling of complex or novel issues.
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED; Completion of an accredited Surgical Tech program or Associates Degree or Military trained.
Required Licensure/Certification: State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration (DORA); Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification. Preferred: Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Minimum Experience: 2 years of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)Experience and 6 months of UCHealth CST experience.
BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

UCHealth invests in its Workforce.

UCHealth offers a Three Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of three years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

Medical, dental and vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
403(b) with employer matching contributions
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence; start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
Employer-paid basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options
Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability with buy-up coverage options
Wellness benefits
Full suite of voluntary benefits such as flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, health savings accounts (available with HD/HSA medical plan only), identity theft protection, pet insurance, and employee discount programs
The UCHealth Ascend Career program, designed for working adults, provides important education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year.

Loan Repayment:

UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, genetic information or veteran status. UCHealth does not discriminate against any "qualified applicant with a disability" as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when they do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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What You Should Know About Surgical Technologist Lead, UCHealth

Join UCHealth as a Surgical Technologist Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in the operating room at our Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, Colorado. In this engaging position, you will lead a dynamic team of surgical technologists, providing mentorship and evaluation to ensure high standards of patient care and teamwork. Your critical thinking skills will be invaluable as you navigate the fast-paced environment of surgical procedures, coordinating services, and prioritizing assignments to promote optimal workflow. You'll work closely with team members, demonstrating advanced knowledge of your responsibilities and fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and cooperation. With a focus on quality management and continuous improvement, you’ll help implement departmental policies that facilitate the best possible outcomes for our patients. To thrive in this role, you’ll need a valid certification as a Surgical Technologist, a BLS certification, and at least two years of relevant experience, including some time at UCHealth. In return, UCHealth offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to enhancing lives. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!

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What does a Surgical Technologist Lead do at UCHealth?

As a Surgical Technologist Lead at UCHealth, you will lead a team in the operating room, focusing on mentoring and evaluating performance to ensure high standards of productivity and quality. You'll coordinate services, prioritize assignments, and assist in developing departmental policies, all while requiring critical thinking and decisiveness in a fast-paced environment.