Care Tech - Surgical Associates

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital.  This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here.

Start your healthcare career where your work truly matters.

Join Vail Health’s Surgical Associates team and be part of a supportive, fast-paced surgical clinic that delivers high-quality, compassionate care to our mountain community. Surgical Associates supports patients through a wide range of procedures—from general and minimally invasive surgery to trauma and cancer care—and you’ll play an important role in helping patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for every step of the way.

This is a great opportunity for entry-level candidates who enjoy working with people, learning hands-on clinical skills, and being part of a collaborative healthcare team.

What You’ll Do

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  Be a welcoming first point of contact for patients and provide regular check-ins during their visit

  
  


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  Assist with patient care tasks such as:

  
  
  
  
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    Taking and documenting vital signs

    
    
  
  
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    Collecting patient information

    
    
  
  
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    Completing pre-op checklists and documentation in the EMR

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Help keep the clinic running smoothly by preparing exam and procedure rooms and supporting daily patient flow

  
  


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  Work closely with providers and clinical staff to carry out care instructions and orders

  
  


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  Support scheduling, admitting, and discharging patients as needed

  
  


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  Maintain a clean, safe environment and follow infection control and safety standards

  
  


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  Protect patient privacy and model Vail Health’s values and Just Culture principles

  
  

What You’ll Need

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  One of the following certifications:

  
  
  
  
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    EMT (CO), CNA (CO), CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA, MAC, or NRCMA

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  BLS certification (required)

  
  


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  Basic computer skills and comfort learning new systems

  
  


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  Ability to communicate clearly in English

  
  

One year of care tech or clinical experience preferred, but not required for motivated candidates eager to learn.

Why Vail Health?

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  Competitive pay and strong benefits

  
  


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  Up to 5 weeks of PTO in your first year

  
  


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  Housing programs and childcare reimbursement

  
  


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  Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, and certification reimbursement

  
  


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  403(b) retirement plan with immediate match

  
  


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  Wellness perks including up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement

  
  

If you’re looking to grow your skills, gain meaningful experience, and make a difference in patients’ lives, this is a great place to start.

Apply today and begin your career with Vail Health.