Certified Surgical Technologist

Orthopaedic & Spine Center; Loveland (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Orthopaedic & Spine Center as a Surgical Technologist, playing a critical role in patient care and surgical procedures. You'll assist the surgical team by ensuring a sterile environment and preparing necessary supplies, making an impact in a collaborative healthcare setting. Benefit from comprehensive coverage options and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage

Life and AD&D Insurance

Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off

Company-sponsored events

Annual merit increases

Qualifications

• Valid DORA registration with the State of Colorado required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Surgical Technologist certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs cases in assigned OR suite and assists during procedures.
• Monitors and maintains sterile field and gathers sterile supplies.
• Assists with room turnover, including reprocessing instruments.

Skills

Aseptic practices

Patient care

Instrument processing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of a recognized surgical technologist training program

Job description

Description

OCR has been the premier provider of orthopaedic care in Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska for 55 years! As we continue to grow, we are looking for individuals who share our values and are looking to contribute to our mission and vision. Are you passionate about patient care, teamwork, and inspiring others? If so, join the specialists in the medicine of motion today!

The Surgical Technologist/Certified Surgical Technologist assists in patient care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse and according to the policies and procedures of the department. The trained technologist is assigned scrub duties, instrument processing/sterilization duties and specific patient care duties in relation to the complexity of the patient's condition.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Proficiently scrubs cases in assigned OR suite; assists surgical team during operative procedures.
• Adheres to aseptic practices; monitors and maintains sterile field.
• Gathers sterile supplies for scheduled procedures; ensures that adequate instruments are available for each case.
• Assists OR staff with room turnover post procedure including reprocessing instruments, mopping floor, wiping/disinfecting equipment, etc.
• Assists in restocking OR suites at the end of each day; assists with re-sterilizing outdated supplies; assists with thorough cleaning of OR storage cabinets and supply room.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Completion of a recognized surgical technologist training program, required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with processing/sterilizing surgical instruments.
• Valid DORA registration with the State of Colorado. Must have proof of registration and be in good standing.
• Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology, preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willing to travel to multiple locations.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and frequently uses hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls up to 12 hours per day. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear up to 12 hours per day. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl up to 12 hours a day.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. The employee will occasionally assist patients in turning (170 lb average); will occasionally assist patient in arising from exam table; will occasionally push wheelchair patients; and occasionally assists patients in arising from and returning to wheelchair or bed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retirement savings and profit sharing plan participation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Company-sponsored events
• Annual merit increases

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status, and a waiting period may apply.

Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies (OCR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind. OCR is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual experience and qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other protected status.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; to receive full consideration, please apply by August 9, 2025