Travel Surgical Tech - $2,426 per week in Cortez, CO

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Ardor Health Solutions to find a qualified Surg Tech in Cortez, Colorado, 81321!

Pay Information

$2,426 per week

About The Position

Regulatory Requirements : High School Diploma or equivalent.Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, orthopedics, vascular and podiatric specialties including video, orthopedic and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries. 2 years operating room experience preferred. BLS Required Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred. Current state Surgical Technologist Licensure, within state of Colorado.Job summary Under direct supervision, assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery. Provides expert support, assistance and maintenance of instruments and equipment. Summary of essential job functions Coordinates configuration of equipment to provide ease of use. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions. Checks instruments and equipment for sterility, cleanliness, and functionality prior to the start of the case Assist with set up and use of equipment during procedures. Assists with allocation of equipment for procedures on a daily basis. Assists team members to place and position patient on table Scrubs arms and hands and dons gown and gloves. Scrub procedures as primary or secondary staff Aids team to don gowns and gloves. Dons personal protective equipment when required. Hands instruments and supplies to surgeon, holds retractors, and performs other tasks as directed by surgeon and circulating nurse during operation Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation per hospital policy Puts dressings on patient following surgery Actively participates in meeting patient safety goals in promoting quality and safe patient care Cleans operating room and assists in room turnover. Washes and sterilizes equipment Recommends to director guidelines for use of equipment, purchase of new / replacement equipment and additional parts and supplies Assembles / complies case carts with supplies, instruments and equipment in preparation for the procedure Performs other related duties. Minimum requirements Adheres to dress code; appearance is clean and neat. Completes annual educational requirements, both regulatory and organizational. Maintains regulatory requirements including all state, federal and accreditation regulations. Attends annual orientation and performs departmental in-services. Ensures patient confidentiality. Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding department operations, fire, safety, and infection control. Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner. Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices. Communicates the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Abilities required Regulatory Requirements : High School Diploma or equivalent. Strong experience with minimally invasive, general, ENT, orthopedics, vascular and podiatric specialties including video, orthopedic and all other needed equipment to do the above surgeries. 2 years operating room experience preferred. BLS Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred. Current state Surgical Technologist Licensure, within state of Colorado. Language Skills : Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages preferred. Excellent customer service skills. Skills : Basic computer knowledge. Strong communication skills. Work Environment : The job requires potential exposure to infectious waste and an assortment of chemicals and pharmaceuticals as well as foul odors. The noise level is moderate to occasionally loud, occasional interactions with belligerent and / or aggressive patients and significant others are possible. Exposure to environmental factors including heat, cold, precipitation such as snow and rain, and wind is possible. While performing the duties of this Job, the incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Frequent exposure to inpatients and outpatients who may be experiencing a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions and infectious diseases. Physical Demands : For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description. 1. Physical Demands (STRENGTH HEAVY) : Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and / or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. 2. Physical Demands (MOVEMENT) : This position will require the full range of movements, and repetition of motion, to include kneeling, crouching, reaching and feeling. 3. Physical Demands (AUDITORY) : TALKING - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. HEARING - perceiving the nature of sounds. Used for those activities which require ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds. 4. Physical Demands (VISION) : ACCOMMODATION - Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Use this factor when requiring near point work at varying distances. COLOR VISION - Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Critical Physical Demand Summary : Lifting Combo Lift : Exert 1 to 60 lbs continuously. Lifting Mid Range Lift : Exert 50 to 75 lbs occasionally. Carrying Preferred : Exert 1 to 10 lbs frequently. Push / Pull Both push and pull : Exert 40 to 40 lbs frequently. Push / Pull Preferred : Exert 30 to 50 lbs frequently. Push / Pull Push : Exert 110 to 110 lbs rarely Grip Preferred : Exert 10 40 lbs continuously.Show more

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About Ardor Health Solutions

For nearly 25 years, Ardor Health's mission and vision have remained simple : passion and empowerment.

We deliver quality care when and where it’s needed most. Our commitment to impact beyond the contract empowers healthcare professionals to discover purpose and flexibility in their journey.

At Ardor, we don’t just recruit — we build community. We value transparency in pay (no bait & switch) and communication (no ghosting or ambiguity). You choose your assignment, and we’re right there with you, supporting and cheering you on every step of the way.