Job Description

Location: UCHealth Memorial Hosp Central, US:CO:Colorado Springs



Department: Surgical First Assistant - Operating Room



FTE: Full Time, 0.9, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)



Shift: Days




Pay: $51.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend



LOCAL Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles



13 week assignments available - extension options



Minimum Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Graduated from an Surgical Technologist program Certified as a one of the following: Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA) by NBSTSA; Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) by NSAA; Surgical Assistant Certified (SA-C) by ABSA. State Surgical Assistant or Surgical Technologist registration. 1 year experience BLS - 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.





At UCHealth, We Improve Lives

Responsibilities:

Positions patient using stabilizing equipment to give best exposure for surgical procedure while maximizing patient comfort and safety. Provides visualization of the operative site using appropriate method, including manipulation of tissue and materials, retraction, sponging, suctioning, and irrigation. Utilizes appropriate technique to achieve temporary and permanent hemostasis. Assists with body plane closure, application of wound dressings, and securing of drainage systems.


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 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 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 qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year


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 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, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. 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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