Surgical Tech Certified

Penrose Hospital; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs is seeking a Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech to assist in operations under surgeon supervision. You will prepare instruments, move patients, and ensure sterile environments in our busy surgery department.

The role requires a completed Surgical Technician program and current Colorado registration, along with BLS certification. Join our team and contribute to exceptional surgical care!

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Experience in a specialty field preferred.
• Current registration with Colorado DORA as a surgical technologist required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team during operative procedures.
• Arrange and inventory sterile set-up of instruments.
• Sterilize and clean instruments, equipment and rooms.

Skills

Basic Computer skills

Experience in a surgical setting

Specialty field experience

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Completed Surgical Technician program

BLS certification

Certification in Surgical Technology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

We are proud to share that we are known for our leading surgical services, state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedures and for having the best in robotics technology. Here, you'll work in partnership and learn from exceptional physicians and incredible nurses that value your skills and share a passion for innovation and outcome excellence.

A surgical tech or SPD role is not just an opportunity to be a difference-maker, it's the chance to harness the knowledge, support and potential that surrounds you.

As a Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech you will:

• Work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
• Assist surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
• Assist in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Basic Computer skills required.
• One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Experience in a specialty field preferred.
• HS Diploma/GED required
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado. A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech
• Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery (CST) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required

Physical Requirements: Medium work - exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly.

Where You'll Work

The Surgery Department at Penrose Hospital has 16 OR suites and performs 30 – 40 cases per day. We specialize in heart, vascular, general, gynecology, urology, ortho, spine, neuro, plastics, robotics, and trauma procedures on adult patients only. Our department's mission is to provide the best possible patient care. We are looking for dedicated, hard-working team players who value teamwork and culture.

Total Rewards

CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified. Applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.