Certified Surgical Technologist — Fast-Paced OR Support

CommonSpirit Health; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 78,578,000 - 129,687,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas More Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to maintain a sterile field, assist surgeons and nurses, and prepare instruments and rooms for surgical procedures. The role includes passing instruments, managing supplies, and supporting patient prep and turnover.

The position requires current Surgical Technology certification, BLS, and CO DORA registration where applicable. Expect 40 hours per week with variable shifts and on-call duties, in a busy OR setting.

Qualifications

• BLS certification from American Heart Association or equivalent.
• Current certification in Surgical Technology from NBSTSA or NCCT.
• Colorado DORA registration for surgical technologists in CO.
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain highest standard of sterile technique during procedures and check package integrity.
• Perform counts with circulator before incision and as needed.
• Set up sterile table with instruments, supplies, and meds for the procedure.
• Assist in passing instruments and instruments handling for surgeons and nurses.
• Prepare and move patients, and sterilize/ clean equipment and rooms between cases.
• Provide intraoperative assistance and maintain surgeon preference cards.

Skills

BLS certification

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Surgical Technician program completed

NBSTSA/NCCT certification

Colorado DORA registration

Job description

St. Thomas More Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to maintain a sterile field, assist surgeons and nurses, and prepare instruments and rooms for surgical procedures. The role includes passing instruments, managing supplies, and supporting patient prep and turnover.

The position requires current Surgical Technology certification, BLS, and CO DORA registration where applicable. Expect 40 hours per week with variable shifts and on-call duties, in a busy OR setting.