Surgical Tech: High-Volume OR Specialist

Longmont United Hospital; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Longmont United Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to work under the surgeon and RN, ensuring the OR is organized, sterile, and ready for safe, efficient surgical procedures.

You will prepare and inventory sterile instruments and supplies, assist in patient handling, and maintain sterile technique while communicating calmly in a fast-paced team. On-call coverage may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program.
• Current BLS certification and Colorado DORA registration where required.
• Certified Surgical Technologist or NCCT Tech in Surgery certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile technique and instrument integrity throughout procedures.
• Perform counts with circulator before incision and as needed.
• Prepare back table and mayo stand with instruments and supplies.
• Set up sterile table, equipment, and medications for procedures.
• Provide on-call coverage outside standard hours per policy.
• Anticipate problems and assist with emergent cases as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sterile technique

Communication

Composure under pressure

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Surgical Technician program completion

NBSTSA certification or NCCT Tech in Surgery

BLS certification (AHA)

Colorado DORA surgical technologist registration

Job description

Longmont United Hospital is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to work under the surgeon and RN, ensuring the OR is organized, sterile, and ready for safe, efficient surgical procedures.

You will prepare and inventory sterile instruments and supplies, assist in patient handling, and maintain sterile technique while communicating calmly in a fast-paced team. On-call coverage may be required.