{"id":632,"date":"2026-04-30T09:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T09:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.howardhead.org\/careers\/operating-room-technician\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T00:06:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T00:06:37","slug":"operating-room-technician","status":"publish","type":"career","link":"https:\/\/www.howardhead.org\/es\/careers\/operating-room-technician\/","title":{"rendered":"Operating Room Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"content-intro\">\n<p>Vail Health se ha convertido en el sistema de atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica de monta\u00f1a m\u00e1s avanzado del mundo. Vail Health consta de un hospital actualizado de 520,000 pies cuadrados y 56 camas. Estas instalaciones de vanguardia brindan atenci\u00f3n excepcional a todos nuestros pacientes, con las vistas m\u00e1s hermosas de la zona, ubicadas en el centro de Vail. Obtenga m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre Vail Health. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vailhealth.org\/about\">aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>A career at Vail Valley Surgery Center (<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"VVSC\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"kz4qk5f4tjtlnzan7\">VVSC<\/span>) means joining a team of people who consider every small moment a chance to improve someone\u2019s life.\u00a0 Vail Valley Surgery Center (<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"VVSC\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"kz4qk5io0o0t64eny\">VVSC<\/span>) is a multi-specialty ambulatory center in the Eagle River Valley with locations in Vail &amp; Edwards. What began as a joint venture between Vail Health and 25 physician investors has evolved into a leading-edge center of surgical excellence.<\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Our Vail <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"VVSC\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"kz4qk5mfj829gjlhm\">VVSC<\/span> location has 6 Operating Rooms and 25 <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"Preop\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"kz4qk5mejnqo338le\">Preop<\/span>\/<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"PACU\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"kz4qk5mc96zyjrrhm\">PACU<\/span> bays.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"h\"><strong>Sobre la oportunidad:\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"c\">The surgical Tech will assist with the surgical care of the patient in the operating room. Duties include, but are not exclusive of stocking, pulling cases for the next day, pulling instruments, cleaning OR after cases, replenishing and preparation of surgical supplies, instruments, and equipment. Functions as a member of the surgical team by assisting and anticipating needs of the surgeon. Maintains current education in aseptic technique, routine operating room procedures, and all other duties as assigned.<\/div>\n<div class=\"h\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div class=\"h\"><strong>Lo que har\u00e1s:<\/strong><\/div>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Scrub person functions with working knowledge of aseptic technique and <span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"AORN\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"kz4qk5t73pl881eqa\">AORN<\/span> Standards.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Checks all items for proper packaging, processing, moisture, seal and packaging integrity, sterile indicator if present, and expiration dates.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Maintains sterile integrity of all items and fluids introduced onto the field.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Monitors sterile field for events that may contaminate field and corrective action initiated.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>When moving within or around a sterile field does so in a manner to maintain the integrity of the sterile field.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Prior to use, all equipment is visually checked for fraying of cords and plugs or other damage.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>When turning on machine, confirms self test pattern as necessary.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Anticipates need for equipment and supplies as evidenced by no delays in procedures.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Knows the order in use of material and supplies.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div><span class=\"gramm-problem\" data-grayt-phrase=\"Reports changes\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"kz4qk664hunwfji3p\" data-grammar-rule=\"AGREEMENT_SENT_START\">Reports changes<\/span> in temperature of room to appropriate person.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Perceptive to patient\u2019s sensory environment.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Monitors, evaluates and revised preference cards.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Contributes to the individualized, ongoing delivery of care with in the scope of practice.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Maintains flexibility and appropriate response to changes in priorities, established plans, goals or time frames.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Supports the decisions and actions of the Manager or Charge Nurse. Respects others.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Participates in departmental QI program including confidential occurrence reporting.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">\n<div>Realizar otras tareas seg\u00fan se le asignen. Debe ser <span class=\"gramm-problem\" data-grayt-phrase=\"HIPAA compliant\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"kz4qk6jv7s6ki856n\" data-grammar-rule=\"EN_COMPOUNDS\">Cumple con HIPAA<\/span>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Esta descripci\u00f3n no est\u00e1 destinada y no debe interpretarse como una lista exhaustiva de todas las responsabilidades, habilidades y esfuerzos o condiciones de trabajo asociadas con el puesto. Tiene la intenci\u00f3n de ser un reflejo preciso de la naturaleza general y el nivel del puesto.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lo que necesitar\u00e1s:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"c\"><strong>Experiencia<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c\">Preferred, one year of Operating Room experience working as an OR technician\/surgical technician in a hospital setting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"c\"><strong>Licencia(s):<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c\">Licensed in the state of Colorado as a Surgical Technician required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"c\"><strong>Certificaci\u00f3n(es):<\/strong><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"c\">Basic Life Support (<span class=\"scayt-misspell-word\" data-scayt-word=\"BLS\" data-wsc-lang=\"en_US\" data-wsc-id=\"kz4qk6ndcuvi6f1g1\">BLS<\/span>) required.<\/li>\n<li class=\"c\">Certification from ASTI (Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc.) preferred.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Application Close Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis for this position.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Beneficios en Vail Health (tiempo completo) incluyen:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Salarios Competitivos y Beneficios Familiares:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Salarios competitivos<\/li>\n<li>Licencia parental (4 semanas pagadas)<\/li>\n<li>Programas de vivienda<\/li>\n<li>Reembolso de cuidado infantil\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beneficios Integrales de Salud:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Medicinal<\/li>\n<li>Dental\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Visi\u00f3n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Programas educativos:\u00a0<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Asistencia de matr\u00edcula\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Pago de Pr\u00e9stamo Estudiantil Existente<\/li>\n<li>Reembolso de Certificaci\u00f3n Especializada<\/li>\n<li>Fondos Educativos Complementarios Anuales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tiempo libre remunerado<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Hasta cinco semanas en tu primer a\u00f1o de empleo y contin\u00faa creciendo cada a\u00f1o.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seguro de jubilaci\u00f3n y complementario<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan de jubilaci\u00f3n 403(b) con igualaci\u00f3n inmediata.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Seguro de vida<\/li>\n<li>Incapacidad a corto y largo plazo<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beneficios de Recreaci\u00f3n, Bienestar y M\u00e1s:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Reembolso anual por gastos de bienestar de hasta 1 000 libras esterlinas<\/li>\n<li>Descuentos en recreaci\u00f3n<\/li>\n<li>Seguro para mascotas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"content-pay-transparency\">\n<div class=\"pay-input\">\n<div class=\"description\">\n<p><strong>El pago se basa en la educaci\u00f3n y experiencia relevantes por hora.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"title\">Pago por hora:<\/div>\n<div class=\"pay-range\"><span>$33.11<\/span><span class=\"divider\">\u2014<\/span><span>$52.80 USD<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"job_location":[24],"job_category":[31],"job_shift":[22],"job_company":[51],"job_schedule":[29],"class_list":["post-632","career","type-career","status-publish","hentry","job_location-edwards-co","job_category-technicians-patient-care-support","job_shift-days","job_company-vail-valley-surgery-center","job_schedule-5-x-8-hour-shifts"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Operating Room Technician - Howard Head Sports Medicine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"es_MX\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Operating Room Technician - Howard Head Sports Medicine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Vail Health has become the world\u2019s most advanced mountain healthcare system. 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