Surgical Technologist II

HCA Healthcare; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off & family leave

401(k) match (3–9%)

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition assistance

Dependent scholarships

Fertility & family building benefits

Life insurance

Identity theft protection

Employee discounts

Job summary

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center in Denver seeks an experienced Surgical Technician II to support surgical teams in the scrub role. The ideal candidate will be skilled in aseptic technique, sterile field maintenance, and instrumentation across multiple specialties.

The role requires Colorado surgical registry, BLS, and a willingness to be on call. A CST certification from NBSTSA is preferred, with opportunities for growth within a large healthcare system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of Surgical Technician Program.
• Colorado Surgical Registry (DORA) licensure and BLS required.
• CST certification from NBSTSA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical procedures in the scrub role.
• Set up operating room and prepare sterile supplies for cases.
• Pull cases as needed and break down cases at end of procedures.
• Demonstrate competence across multiple specialties (e.g., joints, ophthalmology, vascular, neurosurgery).
• Be available for call as required by unit need.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field setup

Surgical instrumentation

call coverage readiness

Education

Graduate of Surgical Technician Program

Colorado Surgical Registry (DORA) licensure

BLS certification

NBSTSA CST certification preferred

Job description

Hourly Wage Estimate: $24.24 - $36.36 / hour

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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.

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Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Summary: This position supports the mission of Presbyterian/St Luke's Medical Center of optimizing the quality of life of all those served by expanding beyond the traditional focus on medical needs to the needs of the whole person. The Surgical Technician II will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide assistance during the surgical procedures performed in the department in the scrub role. The Surgical Technician II is experienced in all aspects of aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases; pulling cases as needed, breaking down cases at the end of the procedure, sets up operating room and supplies needed for day/following day’s schedule. He/she is knowledgeable regarding instrumentation, equipment and supply needs for all types of surgical procedures. The Surgical Technician II must be competent as a Surgical Technician I, demonstrating basic to advanced knowledge and skills in the scrub role, in multiple surgical specialties performed in the department (i.e. Total Joints, Ophthalmology/Retinal, Vascular, Neurosurgical – to include craniotomies and spines, Pediatrics, Major Orthopedics, Free Flaps/Limb Preservation procedures, and Craniofacial procedures). He/she is available for call on an assigned/scheduled basis as required by unit need. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, consistent with his/her scope of practice He/she is available for call on an assigned/ scheduled basis as required by unit need. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor, consistent with his/her scope of practice.

Presbyterian/St. Luke's Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children expects our iCARE behavioral standards to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, providers, patients & family members, and with others in the community.

• Integrity – We are honest and do what we say
• Compassion – We are sympathetic to the needs of others
• Accountability – We take ownership for how our actions and behaviors impact outcomes
• Respect – We value others and embrace differences
• Excellence – We take personal pride in exceeding expectations

II. Position Requirements:

A. Licensure/Certification/Registration: State of Colorado Surgical Registry required (DORA). BLS required. Current CST Certification from NBSTSA preferred.

B. Education: Graduate of Surgical Technician Program.

C. Experience: One to two years experience as surgical technician preferred.

D. Special Qualifications: Knowledgeable in sterile technique, set up and maintenance of sterile field, surgical instruments and equipment. Completion of orientation as Surgical Technician I.

III. Degree of supervision required:

Involves general guidance and direction by the Director of Surgical Services/Unit Manager/CNC. Employee will be expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Benefits

HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources , including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA HealthONE, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in the Rocky Mountain region, offers more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area. Offering services across the continuum of care to meet patients’ total healthcare needs, HCA HealthONE includes seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation. Among HCA HealthONE’s acute care hospitals is Presbyterian/St. Luke’s (P/SL). P/SL has been meeting the healthcare needs of patients and their families from across the Rocky Mountain region for more than 140 years. Included on the P/SL campus is Rocky Mountain Children’s, a dedicated pediatric hospital, making the campus the only tertiary/quaternary combined pediatric and adult hospital in this region. P/SL is home to an award-winning cancer program including the Colorado Blood Cancer Institute, a solid organ transplant program, and complex orthopedics. Consistently among the Denver Business Journals' list of top corporate philanthropists in the Denver-metro area, HCA HealthONE was named as one of the most community-minded organizations by The Civic 50 and contributed more than $1 million through cash and in-kind donations last year alone, along with more than $400M in federal, state and local taxes.

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