*ER Veterinary Technicians: We Want You!*

_*Colorado Veterinary Specialty Group*_ is in search of dynamic individuals to be a valuable part of our independently-owned, innovative, and welcoming veterinary team.

*Here's what we are looking for:*

* A Colorado State Registered Veterinary Technician license holder
* Have at least one year of veterinary emergency or ICU experience
* Are proficient in calculations (drugs, constant rate infusions, unit conversions, etc.)
* Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
* Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

*Why CVSG?*

* _Work-Life Balance_: Enjoy a four-day work week with a set schedule to allow you to reliably plan your life outside work.
* _Medicine that Matters_: Work with ER DVMs and a group of board-certified specialists who collaborate to support care for our patients. Use state-of-the-art medical equipment and a cloud-based PMS and enjoy technology-focused systems that make delivering patient care effective and efficient.
* _Independently owned and operated_; we work here, too!

*What you’ll do:*

* Perform treatments on hospitalized patients including the administration of medications by various routes
* Obtain vitals, blood pressure, ECG, and other monitoring parameters
* Monitor hydration status, administering CRI’s, setting up IV fluids with multiple lines, etc.
* Use phlebotomy skills and have a basic knowledge of hematology and “normals”
* Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
* Use your knowledge of anesthetic drugs, protocols, and anesthesia monitoring to care for patients before, during, and after surgeries
* Communicate with clients
* Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
* Fill prescription medications
* Place and maintain intravenous catheters, central lines, and PICC lines
* Carry out transfusion therapy including blood typing and cross matching
* Care for and maintain feeding tubes
* Place male and female urinary catheters
* Place nasal O2 line
* Prepare patients for ultrasound and CT scans, including gathering history
* Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and communicate additional information as necessary
* Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
* CPCR

_CVSG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k) matching
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* License reimbursement
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
* Uniform allowance

License/Certification:
* Colorado Registered Veterinary Technician license. (Required)

Ability to Commute:
* Littleton, CO 80122 (Required)

Work Location: In person

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Certified Surgical Services Technologist (CST)- Inpatient (Nights) - *$12,000 Retention Agreement* to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Operating Room

The Denver Health Inpatient Operating Room is an 11-room, highly specialized surgical unit that provides 24/7 surgical care to patients with complex and high-acuity needs. Serving the community of Denver, the State of Colorado, and surrounding states, the unit supports a full spectrum of surgical services through continuous staffing, which minimizes the need for call while maintaining exceptional patient care.
Staffed by a highly experienced and skilled clinical team, the Inpatient OR specializes in a wide range of surgery services, including:
• General surgery
• Trauma
• Spine and Neurosurgery
• Bariatric
• Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
• Genitourinary and Gynecology (GU/GYN)
• Plastics and Hand
• Gender affirmation
• Pediatrics
• Oral maxillofacial and Dental
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• Oncology
• Vascular surgery
The unit also houses a state-of-the-art Hybrid Operating Room, allowing for advanced image-guided vascular and endovascular procedures.

Additionally, the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center—located within the inpatient OR—is the only MBSAQIP-certified (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program) hospital in Denver serving both adolescents (ages 16–20) and adults (ages 21–65).

The nurse-to-patient ratio in the Inpatient OR is 1:1, ensuring highly personalized surgical care.

A limited number of candidates are eligible for a $12,000 retention agreement as part of our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Eligibility requires 2+ years of OR experience , 1+ year of recent Level I trauma experience preferred.

Job Summary

Under the close supervision of an RN, participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team by performing direct and indirect perioperative surgical technologist tasks for patients having pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical and endoscopy procedures. Performs tasks related to picking supplies and equipment for surgical cases. Scrubs for minor/ major/ complex surgical procedures. Transports patients. May be assigned to work in the sterile processing department and/ or operating room as required. Under the close supervision of a qualified surgeon, the surgical technologist performs scrub duties during the surgical procedures (holding retractors and passing instrumentation). Performs technical tasks pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12, Article 43.2

Essential Functions :

General Operations
• Functions as a scrub tech for minor/ major/ complex surgical procedures; anticipates surgical team needs; appropriately maintains sterile field and sterile processes; pulls according to Preference Card; has appropriate instrumentation and supplies; facilitates room turnover.
• Performs surgical counts under supervision of the RN. Follows and consults other team members regarding departmental policies when the policy is in question.
• Maintains instrument sets, hospital trays, and clinic trays in a functioning order and according to the number of instruments on the inventory/ count sheets.
• Receives, sorts, stocks, decontaminates, cleans, examines, and sterilizes surgical items according to AORN, AMMI, Joint Commission, and ASHCSP recommended practices. Acts as a resource when collection and disposal questions and concerns are in question.
• Performs OR environmental maintenance duties relating to sterilization and storage areas.
• Confirms drug dosages and utilizes the “three checks” when receiving and passing medications on the sterile field with the RN and surgeon as required. Ensures appropriate labeling of medications on the sterile field. Completes occurrence form when medication error occurs.
• Performs transportation responsibilities when requested; transporting patients form one area to another; delivering laboratory specimens, blood products, medications and other hospital/ medical items to the requested departments as needed; and includes access to the pneumatic tube system to transport items, including blood products and medications, to and from the tube and the desired location.
(50%)
Secondary Duties
• Transports patients safely when required.
• Assists with the application of casts and splints.
• Reports defective material or equipment to the Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Service Leader, or Chief Surgical Technologist for that service. Completes occurrence report pursuant to Denver Health policy.
• Teaches to AORN standards when precepting students, surgical technologists/ RNs in the scrub role.
• Maintains stock level of supplies and/ or equipment as assigned.
• Maintains Continuing Education hours and requirements for Certification. Maintains Certification.
(30%)
Data Analysis
• Collects data to promote improvement.
• Reports response of patient/ family or changing condition to care provider and helps to appropriately update the plan of care.
(20%)

Education :

High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience :

1-3 years Experience in health care Required

Licenses :

BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and
CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Required and
Surgical Technologist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public.
Ability to precept surgical technologists and/ or RNs learning scrub roles.
Ability to assist with the application of casts and splints. Ability to perform OR environmental maintenance duties.
Ability to perform all technical tasks that support clinical operations.
The primary focus of this position is the role of surgical scrub, sterile processing functions, picking for surgical cases, and the precepting role.

Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$29.57 - $42.88 / hr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.

*Why You Should Consider Us*

*Our Mission:* To Provide Excellence in Care with Love.

*We achieve this by:*

* Practicing the highest quality team-based care;

* Creating one practice within a multi-specialty environment;

* Caring for our patients, each other, our clients, and our family veterinarians;

* Creating a trusting, emotional, and empathetic bond.

As a member of the Four Seasons Veterinary Specialists team, your desire for medicine and kindness for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, matching retirement plan, paid vacation and sick leave, uniforms, continuing education allowances, online training, personal pet care discounts, employee assistance program, onsite wellness coach, great work-life integration and more!

We are an organization that takes pride in our collaboration and cohesion within the workplace and we are excited to add another skilled and motivated individual to our team!

*More information about our hospital can be found at*

www.4seasonsvetspecialists.com

https://youtu.be/YHfVfHufi-M

www.facebook.com/vetspecialistsloveland

*Cardiology Veterinary Technician*

We’re looking for a Cardiology Technician who brings both strong technical skills and a positive team spirit to every shift.

This role calls for someone who’s confident with advanced veterinary procedures, thrives in a fast-paced specialty and emergency environment, and knows how to keep calm when things get critical. You should be comfortable with ECGs, echocardiograms, client communication, patient handling, and working closely with our cardiologists to provide top-tier care.

You’ll be part of a collaborative, experienced group that supports each other, shares knowledge, and delivers compassionate care to every patient.

We’re also excited about candidates who want to contribute beyond the treatment floor, those who are interested in helping promote the hospital’s programs, products, and services through Continuing Education events and other marketing efforts. If you’re looking for a position where your skills, initiative, and personality are valued, we’d love to meet you.

*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

*Technical Skills*

* Schedule appointments and medical procedures for the Cardiologist.

* Perform appropriate animal restraint for exams and record findings on the exam form.

* Accurately acquire and record temperatures, pulses, respirations, weights and take patient histories and maintain patient records by recording all conversations with client in patient file.

* Perform venipuncture, catheterization, running CBCs and looking at blood smears.

* Obtain laboratory samples including urine and feces.

* Prepare appropriate lab request forms and submit appropriate samples.

* Prepare specimens to be sent to reference laboratories, ship lab work to, and take results from reference laboratories.

* Check laboratory values to make sure they are within normal limits and notify the Cardiologist if they are not.

* Administer injectable, oral, and dermal medications.

* Give injections in accordance with government regulations and doctor’s orders.

* Update patient status daily at required times.

* Accurately acquire blood pressure and oxygen saturation readings and EKG tracings.

* Maintain logs for controlled substances.

* Enter charges in the computer and prepare estimates.

* Knowledge of Ambulatory ECG placement and recording.

* Stock supplies and clean and maintain cardiology suite, equipment, and induction.

* Accurately fill out prescription forms and place prescription orders at offsite pharmacies for new and refill prescriptions.

* Communicate with referring veterinarians.

* Communicate with clients regarding the medical status of their pet and provide accurate information to them regarding procedure for home care and hospital protocols.

* Enter patient status daily in the treatment software.

* Enter all charges accrued by inpatients and outpatients.

* Admit and discharge patients.

* Assist with outpatient and inpatient appointments.

* Review medical records and notes to discern the nature of the visit and any tests or procedures that may be needed. Keep Cardiologist apprised of potential problems.

* Assist doctor with and prepare supplies for outpatient appointments and physical examinations.

*Communication Skills*

* Have a positive attitude and willing to learn new procedures.

* Keep doctors informed of the patient's condition and any potential problems.

* Communicate with clients regarding the medical information of their pet, provide accurate information to them regarding procedures, follow up/home care, hospital policies, diagnostics, and basic disease processes.

* Monitor AllyDVM and Cardiology external and internal email

* Monitor hospital wide communications including, Slack, Google Groups, The Scoop Newsletter etc.

* Help schedule appointments and medical procedures

*QUALIFICATIONS*

Required:

* Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) or active Provisional License on track for CO DORA registration.

* Minimum 2 years recent veterinary cardiology experience

* Skilled in animal handling, lifting, restraint, and able to stand for extended periods.

* Proficient in IV catheter placement, blood draws, lab work, anesthesia monitoring, medication administration, and triage.

* Solid knowledge of veterinary procedures and terminology; committed to continued learning.

* Understanding of OSHA, DEA, and animal health regulations.

Preferred:

* Familiarity with Fear Free handling techniques.

* Experience with Cornerstone and Instinct software.

*SAFETY*

* Follow OSHA and USP guidelines for safety and handling of hazardous materials

* Follow established hospital safety protocols for animal handling, controlled substances, radiation protection, bite wounds, and equipment use

* Maintain familiarity with federal and state animal health laws, including OSHA and DEA regulations

*WORK REMOTELY:* NO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $34.90 per hour

Benefits:

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Employee assistance program

* Employee discount

* Flexible spending account

* Health insurance

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Paid time off

* Professional development assistance

* Referral program

* Vision insurance

Experience:

* Veterinary technician: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

* Veterinary Technician Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

* Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

*Registered Veterinary Technician – Join Our Amazing Team in Woodland Park, CO!*

Are you passionate about exceptional patient care and client education? Do you love the idea of working where mountain views meet wagging tails? If so, we’d love to meet you!

We’re looking for a *friendly, energetic, and organized Registered Veterinary Technician* to join our growing team in beautiful Divide, Colorado. Nestled in the heart of the Rockies, Divide offers small-town charm, fresh mountain air, and endless outdoor adventure — the perfect backdrop for a fulfilling veterinary career.

*About the Role*

_As an RVT -vital part of our team-_

*You will:*

* Providing compassionate, thorough client communication and education
* Performing patient assessments and obtaining medical histories
* Assisting in examinations and surgical procedures
* Administering and monitoring anesthesia
* Placing IV catheters and performing venipuncture
* Performing radiographs
* Performing laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing
* Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
* Implementing treatment plans recommended by our veterinarians
* Monitoring hospitalized patients and maintaining detailed medical records
* Collaborating with the veterinary team to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care
* Supporting smooth and efficient daily clinic operations

_*If you thrive in a dynamic setting filled with lovable pets and dedicated pet parents, you’ll fit right in!*_

What You Bring

✔ Completion of an accredited Veterinary Technician program (Associate Degree)
✔ Successful completion of the VTNE and eligibility for licensure
✔ Genuine passion for patient care and client education
✔ Strong communication and teamwork skills
✔ Positive, professional attitude
✔ Prior veterinary experience preferred
✔ Ability to confidently utilize your skills while working collaboratively

*What We Offer*

* Competitive salary and benefits package (benefits day one of employment)
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
* Generous pet discount
* 41K + company match
* CE stipend and license renewal
* A supportive, team-focused culture
* A fun, uplifting workplace surrounded by people who truly care

At our clinic, you’re not just filling a position — you’re becoming part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of pets and their families every single day.

If you’re ready to grow your career in a welcoming mountain community like Divide, Colorado, we can’t wait to hear from you!

*Apply today and let’s care for pets — together.* *Questions? Contact Ashley, our clinical staff recruiter, at [email protected]*

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Continuing education credits
* Dental insurance
* Employee discount
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Uniform allowance
* Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

Labor/Delivery-Hosp

Work Shift:

Night

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Great careers start with great training. The people of Banner Health are focused on delivering excellent care to our patients. In return, we are committed to excellence in personal development for all our team members. Apply today.

North Colorado Medical Center has been a leader in providing the latest health care facilities, technology and service to Weld County, northern Colorado and our surrounding multi-state region for more than 100 years.

The Labor & Delivery unit at North Colorado Medical Center is a busy 10-bed unit providing a personalized birthing experience to each of our mothers.  As a Labor and Delivery Surgical Technologist, you will choose and arrange surgical tools, supplies, and equipment during surgery. Scrub techs are the first team members to scrub in and give sponges, dressings, and instruments to the doctor as needed during the procedure. You may also provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.

Schedule:

Full-Time | Night Shift: Three12-hour shifts/week. Hours are 7pm-7:30am. 

Weekend rotations are required in this role. Enjoy a flat rate $1.50/hour weekend shift differential and a $5 night shift differential when applicable. 

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position selects and places surgical instruments, supplies and equipment during surgery. Scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies during surgical procedure.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Prepares for surgical procedures. Pulls appropriate instruments and supplies and ensures good working order of instruments. Reviews case carts for correct instruments and supplies. Plans ahead for upcoming surgical case needs.

2. Anticipates the surgeon's needs. Passes instruments, retracts tissue and operates equipment during surgery.

3. Demonstrates the principles of aseptic technique and universal precautions throughout the procedure. Disposes of sharps and trash and places used supplies into case cart for processing. Participates in counting of sharps, instruments and sponges. Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case.

4. Ensures that all surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate.

5. Assists with OR turnover between cases. Participates in stocking, replenishing supplies and cleaning operating rooms.

6. May provide business support to the department including assigned administrative tasks.

7. This position follows safety procedures in regards to medication labeling, appropriate handling of specimens, appropriate handling of sharps, time-out procedure, radiation and laser safety, infection control, assembling and disassembling instruments. Participates in emergency call rotation. Internal customers are patients, surgeons, and nursing staff. External customers may include practicing physicians and patient families.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge and current basic life support certification.

Where applicable must be registered with State Regulatory Agency

The position requires manual dexterity and the ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful emergent situations. The position requires the ability to be conscientious, organized, and orderly and the ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient.

Must stay abreast of new developments in the field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology or two years of operating room experience.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

$23.16 - $34.74 / hour

Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.



Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2027-01-28

EEO Statement:

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Privacy Policy:

Privacy Policy

Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

Banner Staffing Services-WR

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Facilities, Environmental Services, and Culinary

Find your path in health care. Operating a hospital is more than IV bags and trauma rooms. One might be surprised by the number of people who work behind the scenes and play a critical role in ensuring the best care for our patients.  Apply today!

Join our Culinary Services team in Northern Colorado! As a Nutrition Tech you will be answering phones and taking patient meal orders, along with educating patients on their physician ordered diets. We are looking for someone who has previous hospital or dietary aid experience.

Locations:

-Banner North Colorado Medical Center (1801 16th St. Greeley, Co)

Shift:

-Hours and days will vary depending on needs of the department. Potential shift times include 5am- 1:30pm, 6am- 2:30pm, 6:30am-3pm, 10:30am- 7pm and 3pm-7pm. Every other weekend and holiday rotation is required.

Banner Staffing Services (BSS) offers Registry/Per Diem opportunities within Banner Health. Registry/Per Diem positions are utilized as needed within our facilities. These positions offer flexibility in scheduling and are great way to start your career with Banner Health. As a BSS team member, you are eligible to apply (at any time) as an internal applicant to any regular opportunities within Banner Health. Banner Health offers employment options to match your career and lifestyle needs. We will meet you where you are and how you want to work! Learn more at https://youtu.be/Pu3VR3tGlw0

As a valued and respected Banner Health team member, you will enjoy:

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan

Registry/Per Diem positions do not have guaranteed hours and no medical benefits package is offered. Registry/Per Diem positions require a minimum of 2 shifts a month commitment. Completion of post-offer Occupational Health physical assessment, drug screen and background check (includes employment, criminal and education) is required.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for providing patients with menu and tray/patient meal service, for receiving and forwarding patient requests and communication to dietary staff when appropriate. Works to provide patient satisfaction with dietary and food services. This position is responsible for the diet office processes and may provide lead responsibility for diet office in absence of supervisor including making assignments for position coverage.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Visits patients to obtain or discuss menu selections based upon diet ordered. Using judgment, checks that patient selections are appropriate to the defined selections for the diet prescribed, and makes modified diet decisions whether in the diet office or on the patient unit as required. Enters or records all daily patient meal selections and preferences for one or more patient units. Provides patients with standard information for prescribed diet. Requests Dietary staff assistance when needed.

2. Provides diet office processing including editing patient menus, tallying daily menu item counts from patient menus and preparing production sheets.

3. May lead in patient tray assembly/patient meal service process, assure food presentation meets quality standards, and check patient trays for menu compliance. Position is responsible for the diet office processes.

4. May delivers and serves meals while making independent judgments about special requests, snacks and nourishments as assigned to patient rooms or nursing units.

5. Under minimal supervision, this position interacts with patients and families, other food service staff, nursing staff, and dietary staff. Requires the ability to follow a work routine with minimal supervision, to work quickly and correctly while providing good customer service and maintaining dietary, food quality and sanitation standards. Ensures that the diet office processes are completed and may provide lead responsibility in absence of supervisor, typically during evening and/or weekend shifts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge. Requires reading, writing and mathematical skills.

Requires an understanding of nutrition services, common modified diets, and portion measures. Skills and knowledge in health care nutrition services typically gained through 3 years of related experience and/or education.

Ability to effectively lead assignments and reschedule staff assignments in the absence of supervisor as required. Requires the ability to work effectively with business computer software system and point of sale systems. Requires the ability to learn food handling regulations and pass certification tests as required. Must have demonstrated effective customer service skills. Employees working at the Boswell Skilled Nursing Facility must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional skills and knowledge in health care nutrition services preferred. Bilingual skills preferred in some assignments.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2027-01-21

EEO Statement:

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

Privacy Policy:

Privacy Policy

Primary City/State:

Greeley, Colorado

Department Name:

Sterile Processing Dept-Hosp

Work Shift:

Evening

Job Category:

Clinical Support

Experience innovative technology and exceptional opportunities. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities to make a real difference – and real change in the health care industry – you belong at Banner Health. Apply today.

North Colorado Medical Center has been a leader in providing the latest health care facilities, technology and service to Weld County, northern Colorado and our surrounding multi-state region for more than 100 years.

The Sterile Processing Technician ensures clean, functional, and well-stocked medical instruments and equipment. In this role, you’ll sterilize items through critical steps that protect patients from infection and support care teams. You’ll also build expertise in microbiology, infection control, and decontamination practices.

Schedule:

Fulltime | 40 Hours/Week

Monday through Friday from 2pm-10:30pm including a weekend on-call rotation.

Banner North Colorado Medical Center is a 378-bed Level II trauma center and acute care facility with over 3000 employees. Our hospital offers an array of inpatient and outpatient services including medical, pediatric, obstetric, orthopedic, surgical, heart, cancer, and critical care. As a regional medical center, we provide community-based and specialty services for a service area that includes southern Wyoming, western Nebraska, western Kansas, and northeastern Colorado. In order to provide the most compassionate and innovative care possible, we bring together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals. The Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is amongst Northern Colorado's leading cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities for the healthcare professional, our Greeley, Colorado location offers access to a wide variety of recreational activities in an inviting, close-knit community.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position demonstrates accountability for operating room readiness ensuring sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies are complete and ready for a procedure prior to the preceding patient leaving the operating room. Responsible for the proper care and handling of all general and specialty instrumentation including the cleaning, decontamination, disassemble/reassemble, quality assurance, instrument identification, set assembly, packaging, sterilization, and distribution of surgical instrumentation for PeriOp Services, hospital departments, and clinics.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Provides decontamination and sterile processing support to PeriOp Services, ED, ICU, hospital wide departments, clinics both on and off campus, and ambulatory surgery centers. Provides various levels of service for the management of sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable patient care supplies. Support may-or-may-not include, decontamination of surgical instruments, assembly/sterilization, sterile instrument storage, partial or complete case cart support, OR core tech support and high-level disinfection.

2. Responsible for the decontamination, assembly, and packaging of surgical instruments following established protocols, instructions for use (IFU) as well as performs required quality assurance, repairs, reassembly, documentation, sterility handling, and storage of specialized surgical instruments. Maintains required sterilization logs and quality assurance records relating to all equipment associated for the purpose of decontamination, HLD disinfection, and sterilization.

3. Ability to interpret the surgical schedule and medical terminology as it pertains to scheduled procedures requiring sterile surgical instrumentation and disposable supplies needed. Able to address and communicate special needs to minimize delays to surgery. Responds to emergent calls from the Operating Room and performs preliminary investigation. Determines priority level of instrumentation requests and other hospital needs. Directs services in a competent and professional manner while assuring OR priorities are completed in a timely manner.

4. Able to differentiate surgical instrumentation that is surgery owned, consignment/loaner, hospital depart, surgeon, ambulatory surgery center, and clinics both on and off campus. Completes necessary tracking of surgical instruments with a paper log sheet or computer process for instrumentation leaving the area. Reports needed replacement of surgical instruments to maintain the inventory and support readiness of sets.

5. Utilizes specialized equipment for the decontamination, high-level disinfection, and sterilization of surgical instrumentation according to the device and equipment manufacturer’s recommendations and hospital policy. Operates steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers of various. Operates automated surgical instrument washers, ultrasonics, flush pumps, visualization devices, and cart washers to include high-level disinfectors where supported.

6. Operates various quality assurance testing equipment associated to flexible endoscopic scopes, transesophageal ultrasound probes, and electro-surgical insulation defect detector for laparoscopic and energy provided surgical instrumentation. Utilizes heat detection devices to allow steam sterilized surgical instrumentation to be released for use without risking burns to staff and patients. Operates demagnetizers of stainless-steel instruments for ophthalmic and delicate cardiac surgical instrumentation for safe use on patients. Utilizes various borescope devices to inspect inner channels of lumened surgical instrumentation and flexible scopes.

7. Maintains a clean and safe environment by adhering to Standard Precautions and Infection Control practices. Staff follow protocols for proper donning of personnel protective equipment (PPE) while completing the decontamination process referencing IFU’s supplied by the manufacturers.

8. Maintain flexibility to rotate shifts and adjust hours as needed, maintain a work record of regular attendance, timely arrivals, and departures, maintain professional appearance appropriate to position and function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.

Must have mechanical aptitude with the ability to break down moving parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble, problem solve incomplete trays and missing instrumentation and have effective organizational, communication and human relation skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Complete national certification as an SPD Technician within one year of hire.

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Estimated Pay Range:

$17.67 - $26.50 / hour

Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting.

This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.



Anticipated Closing Window (actual close date may be sooner):

2027-01-08

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