Certified Surgical Technologist -Operating Room

Denver Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Certified Surgical Technologist in a state-of-the-art facility, where you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality outpatient surgical care. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with skilled professionals in a dynamic environment, ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures. Your contributions will directly impact the lives of patients in the Denver community, making this a rewarding career path. With a focus on humanity and transformation in health, this role is perfect for those passionate about surgical care and patient support.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Medical plans

Public transportation passes

On-site fitness

Childcare discounts

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Loan forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of healthcare experience required.
• BLS, CST, and Surgical Technologist license in Colorado required.

Responsibilities

• Function as a scrub tech for various surgical procedures.
• Prepare supplies and equipment for surgeries.

Skills

Knowledge of medical equipment

Effective communication

Precepting skills

Ability to assist with casts/splints

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

We are recruiting for a motivated Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room to join our team!

We are here for life's journey.
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Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all:

Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.

Department

DH OPERATING ROOM PAV Outpatient Surgery Center features four state-of-the-art surgical suites, equipped with 4K video integration. Our clinical staff are highly skilled with extensive surgical experience. We specialize in outpatient surgeries including general, dental, gender reassignment, orthopedics, sports, podiatry, GU/GYN, ophthalmology, vascular, pediatric, oral maxillofacial, plastic, hand surgeries, and ENT. Our goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality outpatient surgical care to the Denver Health community. Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1.

Job Summary

Under close supervision of an RN, participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team by performing perioperative surgical technologist tasks for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients undergoing surgical and endoscopy procedures. Responsibilities include preparing supplies and equipment, scrubbing for surgeries, transporting patients, and possibly working in sterile processing or the OR as needed. Performs scrub duties during surgeries under the supervision of a qualified surgeon, including holding retractors and passing instruments. Complies with Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12, Article 43.2.

Essential Functions

1. General Operations
   • Function as a scrub tech for various surgical procedures, maintaining sterile fields and supplies, facilitating room turnover.
   • Perform surgical counts under RN supervision, follow departmental policies.
   • Maintain instrument sets, hospital trays, and sterilize surgical items per standards.
   • Assist with OR environmental maintenance related to sterilization and storage.
   • Confirm drug dosages, ensure proper labeling, and report medication errors.
   • Transport patients, specimens, blood products, medications, and other items as needed, including use of pneumatic tube system.
2. Secondary Duties
   • Transport patients safely, assist with casts and splints, report defective equipment, teach students and new staff, maintain supplies, and uphold certification requirements.
3. Data Analysis
   • Collect data for improvement, report patient response or condition changes to care providers.

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience: 1-3 years healthcare experience required.

Licenses: BLS, CST, and Surgical Technologist license in Colorado required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of medical equipment, safety protocols, effective communication, precepting skills, ability to assist with casts/splints, perform environmental maintenance, and support clinical operations.

Shift: Varies

Work Type: Regular

Salary: $26.47 - $39.71/hr

Benefits: Include paid time off, retirement contributions, medical plans, public transportation passes, on-site fitness, childcare discounts, tuition reimbursement, career development, and loan forgiveness programs.

Our Values: Respect, Belonging, Accountability, Transparency

Additional Information: All safety-sensitive applicants must pass pre-employment drug testing. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to community reflection and inclusion. Applications accepted until filled.