Lead Surgical Technologist OR FT Days

1106 Portercare Adventist Health System; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Allowance

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. You will coordinate surgical schedules, ensure sterile technique, and support patient safety throughout procedures.

Requirements include an accredited Surgical Technology program, an Associate degree or higher, and BLS certification. The role emphasizes teamwork, ongoing learning, and the ability to assist surgeons in complex cases.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Surgical Technology.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate surgery schedules and operating room cases with physicians.
• Ensure sterility and safety of sterile fields and instruments.
• Maintain accurate counts and labels for medications and specimens.
• Prepare supplies and equipment per procedure and surgeon preference.
• Serve as liaison between physicians and OR staff.
• Mentor and train new team members and students.

Skills

Sterile technique

Sterilization techniques

Critical thinking

Patient assessment

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Team coordination

Education

Associate degree in Surgical Technology

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical/Vocational School

Tools

CPR Certification (BLS)

Job description

Job Description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits
• $10,000 Sign on Bonus for eligible candidates
• Relocation Allowance for Eligible Candidates

Schedule and Location

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Address: 2350 MEADOWS BLVD City: CASTLE ROCK State: Colorado Postal Code: 80109

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates surgery schedules for physicians' operating rooms, including times, procedure names, and consents.
• Ensures sterility of all items in the sterile field to prevent surgical infection.
• Ensures patient safety within the operative environment.
• Handles surgical specimens with 100% accuracy.
• Prepares supplies, instruments, and equipment for surgical cases using physician preference lists and knowledge of procedures, patient positioning, and sterile technique.
• Validates correct patient and operative site, keeps accurate counts, labels medication/fluids, adheres to safe handling and disposal of sharps, and maintains a safe, clean environment for patients.
• Acts as a liaison between physicians and operating room staff.
• Serves as a preceptor, role model, and resource for team members, coaching and teaching new team members and students.
• Increases clinical knowledge and skills independently, working with unfamiliar procedures and surgeons to expand and develop new skills.
• Works with equipment specialists, managers, and supply utilization specialists to ensure availability of equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Sets up the operating room with supplies and instruments, and works with the hospital surgical coordinator for instrument and supply preference sheet changes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Interpersonal Skills [Required]
• Completion of validation skills [Required]
• Knowledge of sterile technique, instrumentation, equipment, and sterile field set-up [Required]
• Knowledge of sterilization techniques [Required]
• Laser skills/training [Required]
• Critical thinking and patient assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate and modify treatment plans utilizing patient care protocols. [Required]
• Optimize the use of equipment based on the order or protocol [Required]
• Ensure infection control procedures are followed. [Required]
• Maintain records and communicate information. [Required]
• Maintain current Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) (or obtain within 90 days of employment) [Required]
• Utilize and adapt to computer systems, and applications, effective oral and written communication skills [Required]
• Must have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care which addresses the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety age-appropriate needs of the patient populations served within the department. [Required]

Education

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]
• Field of Study: Successful Completion of accredited Surgical Technology program

Work Experience

• 1+ years or experience [Required]

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• State Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) [Preferred]
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Preferred]
• OR State Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Additional Information

N/A

Pay

Pay Range: $29.86 - $55.55

Equal Opportunity Statement

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.