Surgical Technologist

Black Canyon Surgical Center; Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Black Canyon Surgical Center is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team. You will maintain aseptic technique, prepare the operative environment, and anticipate surgeon instrumentation needs in a fast-paced setting across diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities include pre-op packing and hand scrubs, intra-op instrument handling, and post-op dressing and specimen labeling.

Qualifications

• Registration: Active, unrestricted Registration with the Colorado DORA Office of Surgical Assistant and Surgical Technologist Registration.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (Certificate or Associate Degree) preferred.
• Certification: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Op: Select and open sterile packs, perform hand scrubs, don sterile attire, organize back table/Mayo stand using surgeon preference cards.
• Intra-Op: Assist with draping, participate in surgical Time Outs, pass instruments/sutures, manage medications/irrigation, and count sponges, needles and instruments.
• Post-Op: Apply sterile dressings, label specimens, break down sterile field, transport soiled instruments to decontamination.
• Department Maintenance: Restock operating rooms, return unused supplies to central storage, assist with sterile processing as needed.

Skills

BLS certification

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited Surgical Technology program (Certificate or Associate Degree)

Tools

NBSTSA CST (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

NO NIGHTS/CALL/HOLIDAYS/WEEKENDS

We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our Operating Room (OR) team. In this role, you will maintain strict aseptic technique to ensure the highest-quality care across a diverse patient population (pediatric to geriatric). You will prepare the operative environment, maintain the sterile field, and anticipate surgeon instrumentation needs in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

• Pre-Op: Select and open sterile packs, perform hand scrubs, don sterile attire, and organize the back table/Mayo stand using surgeon preference cards.
• Intra-Op: Assist with draping, participate in surgical "Time Outs," pass instruments/sutures smoothly, manage medications/irrigation, and perform strict sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
• Post-Op: Apply sterile dressings, safely handle/label specimens, break down the sterile field, and transport soiled instruments to decontamination.
• Department Maintenance: Restock operating rooms, return unused supplies to central storage, and assist with sterile processing tasks as needed based on cross-training.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registration: Active, unrestricted Registration with the Colorado DORA Office of Surgical Assistant and Surgical Technologist Registration.
• Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (Certificate or Associate Degree) preferred.
• Certification: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Physical & Mental Demands

• Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods (5+ consecutive hours).
• Ability to lift/carry instrument trays up to 20 lbs. and push/pull equipment over 25 lbs.
• Fine motor skills, sharp depth perception, and acute hearing to follow verbal commands through surgical masks.
• High distress tolerance and rapid decision-making skills during high-stakes clinical scenarios.