Surgical Tech Flex

Children's Hospital Colorado; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k/403b match

Job summary

Children's Hospital Colorado in Aurora seeks a Surgical Technician to provide intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and RNs, ensuring proper setup, instrument readiness, sterile technique, and smooth flow of the case to meet patient safety standards.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology (or approved equivalency), BLS, and Colorado Surgical Technologist registration.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology or equivalent required.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association required.
• Colorado Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; uses downtime for department quality improvement.
• Promotes patient safety by participating in surgical time out; labels medications on field; verifies patient weight and allergies with RN before passing medications.
• Assists with patient positioning and specimen identification.
• Monitors hazards for sharp or burn injuries.
• Safely handles bio-hazardous materials and uses PPE.
• Prepares for procedures using preference cards; scrubs cases; anticipates surgeons' needs.

Education

Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology

Graduate of a military training program in surgical technology or a Diploma in Surgical Technology with certification

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Colorado Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration

Job description

The Surgical Technician is a clinician who provides intra-operative technical assistance to physicians and Registered Nurses (RN) who care for patients experiencing a surgical intervention or other invasive procedure.

Location: Aurora

Position Type: Regular

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with room turnovers and set-ups; restocks and orders supplies; utilizes downtime effectively; and participates in department quality improvement activities.
• Promotes patient safety by participating in the surgical time out; labeling medications on the field; verifying patient weight and allergies with RN prior to passing medications to physician; communication of hand-off of care when relieved during case; and selection of appropriate instruments and supplies based on patient size and procedure.
• Assists with patient positioning and properly identifies specimens.
• Monitors potential hazards for sharp or burn injury.
• Safely handles bio-hazardous materials and uses standard precautions and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Utilizes preference cards to prepare for surgical procedure; scrubs all cases as assigned; anticipates needs of case by opening correct supplies and instruments; is attentive to flow of the surgery so that surgeons' needs are anticipated.

Schedule:

Flex, one (1) shift per week (10hrs or 12hrs per shift). Per need of unit.

Shift:

Days with evening, weekend, and night shift available if desired.

Minimum Qualifications

• Degrees
  • Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology
• Equivalency
  • Graduate of a military training program in surgical technology or a Diploma in Surgical Technology with a surgical technologist certification may be considered in lieu of an Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology.
• Licenses & Certifications
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.
  • State of Colorado Surgical Technologist or Surgical Assistant Registration

Salary Information

Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

• Hourly Rate: $33.78

Benefits Information

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.

EEO Statement

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information. The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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Estimated Close Date: 09/30/2026