Surgical Tech

United Surgical Partners International, Inc; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

Paid leave in accordance with law

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International, Inc. is seeking a Scrub Technician in Colorado. This role supports the surgical team, maintains sterile fields, and assists during operative procedures to ensure patient safety and efficient operations.

Responsibilities include anticipating surgeon needs, counting instruments, gowning/gloving, handling specimens, and upholding universal precautions. Competitive hourly pay with benefits and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• State of Colorado Surgical Registry is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures.
• Anticipates surgeon's needs during procedures.
• Maintains sterile field and environment.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments pre- and intra-operatively.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Transports and handles surgical equipment and supplies.
• Maintains patient, physician, and staff privacy and safety standards.
• Complies with safety guidelines and participates in drills.

Skills

Sterile technique

Surgical assistance

Communication

CPR certified

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

Job ID 92751-147 Date posted 07/27/2026

Job Summary

Anticipates the needs of the surgical team.Establishes and maintains sterile field during surgical procedures in the operating room.

Job Title

Scrub Technician

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Clinical Director.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following.Other duties may be assigned:

• Efficiently and effectively assists physician with operative procedures
• Anticipates surgeon/physician’s needs both in preparing for procedures and during procedure
• Demonstrates knowledge of specific responsibilities in all emergency situations.
• Ensures sterility of all supplies and instruments during set up of surgical procedures.
• Handles instruments in a manner which prolongs “life” of instrument.]
• Assists circulating nurse and surgical team in maintaining sterile environment.
• Assists circulating nurse in gathering necessary surgical supplies and equipment.Is responsible for doing sponge, needle, and instrument count pre-operatively and intra-operative with the circulating nurse.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains all specimens to be sent to pathology, confirming source/name of specimen with surgeon.
• Transports all surgical equipment to appropriate cleaning areas.Assists in sterile supply with cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts appropriately and effectively with all patients/others regardless of age or ethnic background.
• Uses Standard Universal Precautions, appropriate hand hygiene, personal protective equipment, and safe practices to ensure personal safety and a safe environment.
• Assists with environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and participates in emergency preparedness drills.
• Follows all equipment and safety guidelines and is responsible for knowledgeable use and care of equipment.
• Serves as a resource to other members of the health care team.
• Attends in services, conferences, and meetings as required.
• Communicates effectively and courteously with visitors, physicians, and their office staffs, patients, and employees. Maintains patient, physician, and employee privacy and confidentiality per policy.
• Maintains designated certifications such as CPR, as offered by the center.
• Acts in accordance with the vision, mission, and business philosophy of the Center.
• Complies with Policies and Procedures and adheres to safety guidelines to ensure a safe work and patient care environment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual shall be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• USPI provides paid leave in accordance with applicable law

Hourly Range

$28 - $40 (based on experience)

Job Posted 7/21/2026 and will remain open for 2 weeks

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• State of Colorado Surgical Registry required
• BLS required.
• State of Colorado Surgical Registry