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.

1. Scrub person functions with working knowledge of aseptic technique and AORN Standards.
2. Checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates.
3. Maintains sterile integrity of all items and fluids introduced onto the field.
4. Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate field and corrective action initiated.
5. When moving within or around a sterile field does so in a manner to maintain the integrity of the sterile field.
6. Prior to use, all equipment is visually checked for fraying of cords and plugs or other damage.
7. When turning on machine, confirms self test pattern as necessary.
8. Anticipates need for equipment and supplies as evidenced by no delays in procedures.
9. Knows the order in use of material and supplies.
10. Reports changes in temperature of room to appropriate person.
11. Perceptive to patient’s sensory environment.
12. Monitors, evaluates and revised preference cards.
13. Contributes to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care with in the scope of practice.
14. Maintains flexibility and appropriate response to changes in priorities, established plans, goals or time frames.
15. Supports the decisions and actions of the Manager or Charge Nurse. Respects others.
16. Participates in departmental QI program including confidential occurrence reporting.
17. 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:

• Preferred, one year of Operating Room experience working as an OR technician/surgical technician in a hospital setting.

• Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician required

• 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

About the opportunity: 

What you will do: 

What you will need:

• One year operating room experience required

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Colorado or from a valid compact state required.

• Minimum of Associate Nursing Degree for positions hired after 07/01/2018

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

1. Performs all radiographic examinations according to Vail Health protocols.
2. Maintains constructive collaborative communication with patients, families, physicians, co-workers, and other members of health care team to contribute to continuity of care.
3. Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, radiation protection standards, infection control standards, and universal precautions.
4. Identifies each patient and reviews exam order for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis. Reviews consistency of all demographic information including physician’s name and signature, patient’s name, and date.
5. Maintains working knowledge and use of the VH HIS and PACS computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation.
6. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
7. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant.

• One year of experience in radiology preferred.

• N/A

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

• Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

• N/A

Benefits at Vail Health 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