Certified Surgical Technologist

CommonSpirit Health; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist who will work alongside surgeons and nurses in a state-of-the-art surgical environment. The role involves maintaining sterile conditions, assisting in surgical procedures, and ensuring patient safety. A relocation bonus may be offered, and candidates should possess essential certifications and relevant experience.

Benefits

Relocation bonus up to $8,000

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with generous match

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Previous OR Experience required - 1 Yr min.
• Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team during operations by preparing instruments.
• Maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Scrub on all cases and assist with turnovers.

Skills

Basic Computer skills

Surgical assistance

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program

BLS from the American Heart Association

Certification in Surgical Technology (CST)

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Welcome To CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview

Surgical Techs may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!

We are proud to share that we are known for our leading surgical services, state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedures and for having the best in robotics technology. Here, you'll work in partnership and learn from exceptional physicians and incredible nurses that value your skills and share a passion for innovation and outcome excellence.

A surgical tech or SPD role is not just an opportunity to be a difference-maker, it's the chance to harness the knowledge, support and potential that surrounds you.

As a Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech You Will

• Work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
• Assist surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
• Assist in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.
• Previous OR Experience required- 1 Yr min**
  
  

Day To Day Duties

• Scrub on all cases.
• Primarily, GEN, Urology, Ortho (Totals/ Trauma), Spine, Neuro, Plastics, Oncology, Robotics (DaVinci XI) and Trauma.
• Penrose specializes in Heart, Vascular surgeries with dedicated service teams for hearts and Vascular only.
• Associates are cross trained for all other services.
• Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
• Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next day’s cases.
• Maintain Sterile field during procedures.
• Handing instruments to surgeons, anticipating surgeon’s needs.
• Maintaining and updating preference cards.
  
  

16 OR Suites

Approx.600+ cases per month

Schedule: 40hrs/week- Days- Variable shifts per surgical volume and current unit needs.

Call Required- Call schedule comes out a month ahead, usually 1 call shift per week Mon – Thu, one Friday call every 4 to 6 weeks and one 24-hour weekend call about every 4 to 6 weeks-32-40hrs per month

30 min callback radius required

Qualifications

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Basic Computer skills required.
• One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Experience in a specialty field preferred.
• HS Diploma/GED required
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado. * A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech required
• Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery (CST) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required
  
  

Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

Your Connected Community

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.

The Surgery Department at Penrose Hospital has 16 OR suites and performs 30 – 40 cases per day. We specialize in heart, vascular, general, gynecology, urology, ortho, spine, neuro, plastics, robotics, and trauma procedures on adult patients only. Our department's mission is to provide the best possible patient care. People would want to join our team due to teamwork, culture, and CNOR certification pay. We are looking for dedicated, hard-working team players.

"The right candidate for us will be Motivated, team player, love the OR, enjoy being part of a team and willing to jump in and help when needed. Most of surgeons we have are appreciative and are a pleasure to work with. Looking for dedicated hard-working people who enjoy working with a highly motivated team and enjoy coming to work to do their best". - Hiring Manager-

Our Total Reward Offerings

Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation! Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with generous match
• Daycare FSA that can include a company contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness and more!
  
  

View more on our benefits HERE.

Pay Range

$26.49 - $41.45 / hour

Shift: Evenings

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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