Certified Surgical Services Technologist (CST)- Outpatient Medical Center (PRN)

Denver Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Career advancement pathways

Loan forgiveness eligibility

On-site fitness center

Job summary

Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven Certified Surgical Services Technologist for the Outpatient Medical Center. Working under an RN, you will scrub, prepare instruments, and transport patients across pediatric to geriatric cases.

The role supports sterile processing and OR readiness in a high-volume setting. You will perform counts, maintain instrument sets, and assist in maintaining safety, passing instrumentation, and supporting precepting activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years experience in health care required.
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) required.
• CST-Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• Surgical Technologist license (DORA) required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub for minor/major/complex procedures and maintain sterile field.
• Perform surgical counts under RN supervision.
• Transport patients and equipment between areas.
• Sterilize and decontaminate surgical items per standards.
• Assist with casts, splints, and OR environmental duties.
• Precept students and junior staff in scrub roles.

Skills

medical equipment knowledge

safety awareness

communication

precepting

sterile processing

OR environment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Certified Surgical Services Technologist (CST)- Outpatient Medical Center (PRN) 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

DH OPERATING ROOM PAV LThe Denver Health Outpatient Operating Room features six state-of-the-art surgical suites, all equipped with 4K video integration technology to support precision and efficiency in surgical care.

Outpatient OR specializes in a wide range of day-surgery services, including:

• General surgery
• Dental- Pediatric and Adult
• Gender affirmation
• Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
• Podiatry
• GU/GYN
• Ophthalmology
• Vascular
• Pediatrics
• Oral maxillofacial
• Plastic and Hand surgery
• ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat)

Like the inpatient OR, the nurse-to-patient ratio here is also 1:1.

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 from 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

Work Type

PRN/Intermittent

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 exceptional retirement contributions, 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:

• Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Community resource navigation support
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

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.