Surgical Technologist

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Denver, CO seeks a Surgical Technologist III to support complex procedures in a fast-paced operating room. You will maintain sterile fields, ensure instrument readiness, and handle instruments to promote safe, efficient care while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff.

The role emphasizes mentoring junior technologists, engaging in continuous learning, process improvement, and adopting new technology to enhance outcomes and uphold quality

Qualifications

• Strong surgical sterilization and instrument competencies.
• Ability to work in high-acuity OR environment.
• Leadership through mentorship of junior technologists.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile setup, fields, and surgical instruments throughout procedures.
• Verify equipment readiness and troubleshoot issues to minimize disruptions.
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff.
• Support patient-focused surgical operations by adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Mentor and guide junior surgical technologists.
• Participate in process improvement and continuous learning initiatives.
• Adopt innovation and new technology to improve surgical efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Sterilization skills

Instrument competencies

Teamwork & communication

Problem-solving

Leadership/mentorship

Job description

Surgical Technologist III supports complex surgical procedures in a fast-paced operating room by maintaining sterile fields, ensuring equipment readiness, and performing proper instrument handling to promote safe, efficient care.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Prepare and maintain sterile setup, fields, and surgical instruments throughout procedures.
• Verify equipment readiness and troubleshoot issues to minimize disruptions.
• Anticipate surgeon and team needs and collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and nursing staff.
• Support patient-focused surgical operations by adhering to safety and quality standards.
• Mentor and guide junior surgical technologists.
• Participate in process improvement and continuous learning initiatives.
• Adopt innovation and new technology to improve surgical efficiency and outcomes.

Qualifications/skills: Strong surgical sterilization and instrument competencies, ability to work effectively in a high-acuity OR environment, excellent teamwork and communication, problem-solving for equipment readiness, and leadership through mentorship.