Senior Surgical Technician - OR Support & Precepting

Childrenscolorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus program

Education benefit

Job summary

Children’s Colorado in Colorado Springs/Aurora region seeks a Senior Surgical Technician to provide experienced intraoperative support to surgeons and RNs. The role emphasizes instrumentation, sterile technique, and efficient case prep and turnover in a fast-paced pediatric OR environment.

The OR at Anschutz features a 14-room unit with over 23,000 cases annually, spanning 24 specialties. The role includes onboarding, project work, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology required.
• Two years of general OR experience preferred.
• Military training or diploma with CST may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers at time of hire.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certified Surgical Technologist.
• DORA Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant registration in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Support room turnovers and setups, maintain stock of supplies.
• Promote professionalism, reliability, and teamwork in the OR.
• Assist with timeouts, label field medications, verify weight and allergies with RN.
• Assist with patient positioning and specimen handling per protocol.
• Identify safety risks and manage biohazard materials with PPE.
• Prepare procedures using preference cards and scrub cases as needed.
• Mentor new staff and participate in in-service training and projects.
• Participate in committees and organization-wide initiatives.

Skills

OR experience

Surgical tech

Education

Associate’s Degree in Surgical Technology

Military training equivalency

Diploma in Surgical Technology with CST

BLS for Healthcare Providers

NBSTSA or NCCT CST

DORA Registration

Job description

Children’s Colorado in Colorado Springs/Aurora region seeks a Senior Surgical Technician to provide experienced intraoperative support to surgeons and RNs. The role emphasizes instrumentation, sterile technique, and efficient case prep and turnover in a fast-paced pediatric OR environment.

The OR at Anschutz features a 14-room unit with over 23,000 cases annually, spanning 24 specialties. The role includes onboarding, project work, and adherence to safety standards.