Surgical Tech

United Surgical Partners International; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount program

USPI provides paid leave in accordance

Job summary

United Surgical Partners International is seeking a Scrub Technician to support the surgical team in the operating room. You will anticipate needs, maintain sterile field, and assist with instrument handling and counts to ensure patient safety and procedural efficiency.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS, and Colorado Surgical Registry certification as applicable. On-site roles require teamwork with the circulating nurse and adherence to sterile technique, safety

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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; performs sponge, needle, and instrument counts pre-operatively and intra-operatively.
• Gowns and gloves surgeons and assistants.
• Assists in keeping physician preference cards accurate/updated.
• Retains specimens for pathology and confirms source/name with surgeon.
• Transports equipment to cleaning areas and assists in reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interacts appropriately with patients and staff; maintains privacy and confidentiality.
• Follows universal precautions and safety guidelines to ensure a safe environment.
• Participates in environmental hazard and infection control surveillance and drills.
• Acts as a resource to health care team and attends required meetings.
• Communicates courteously with visitors, physicians, and staff.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

Colorado Surgical Registry

Job description

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

• 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.

Required Skills

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

Benefits

USPI offers the following benefits, subject to employment status:

• 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

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