Certified Surgical Services Technologist (CST)- Outpatient Medical Center (PRN)

Denver Health • Denver, CO

5d • $30 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the close supervision of an RN, the Certified Surgical Services Technologist joins the perioperative nursing team and performs direct and indirect surgical technologist tasks for pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical and endoscopy patients. The role includes selecting supplies and equipment for cases, scrubbing for minor, major, and complex procedures, transporting patients, and working in sterile processing and/or the operating room as needed. Under a qualified surgeon’s close supervision, the technologist performs scrub duties during procedures, including holding retractors and passing instruments. Technical duties are performed pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12, Article 43.2.

The position is based in Denver Health’s Outpatient Operating Room, which has six surgical suites equipped with 4K video integration technology and provides a broad range of day-surgery services. The role focuses primarily on surgical scrubbing, sterile processing, case picking, and precepting.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in health care.
• Current BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Surgical Technologist credential from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• Knowledge of and ability to use medical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions needed to establish a safe work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public.
• Ability to precept surgical technologists and/or RNs learning scrub roles.
• Ability to assist with applying casts and splints, perform operating-room environmental maintenance duties, and perform technical tasks supporting clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Scrub for minor, major, and complex surgical procedures; anticipate the surgical team’s needs; maintain the sterile field and processes; select items according to preference cards; ensure appropriate instrumentation and supplies; and facilitate room turnover.
• Perform surgical counts under RN supervision and consult team members about departmental policies when needed.
• Maintain instrument sets, hospital trays, and clinic trays in working order and in accordance with inventory and count sheets.
• Receive, sort, stock, decontaminate, clean, examine, and sterilize surgical items according to recommended practices and serve as a resource for collection and disposal questions.
• Perform environmental maintenance duties in operating-room sterilization and storage areas.
• Confirm medication dosages, use the three checks when receiving and passing medications on the sterile field with the RN and surgeon as required, label sterile-field medications appropriately, and complete an occurrence form when a medication error occurs.
• Transport patients and deliver laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other hospital or medical items to requested departments; use the pneumatic tube system as needed.
• Assist with applying casts and splints.
• Report defective materials or equipment to the appropriate unit or service leader and complete occurrence reports according to Denver Health policy.
• Teach to AORN standards when precepting students and surgical technologists or RNs learning scrub roles.
• Maintain assigned supply and equipment stock levels.
• Maintain certification and required continuing education hours.
• Collect data to promote improvement.
• Report patient or family responses and changes in patient condition to the care provider and help update the plan of care appropriately.

Benefits

• Social security replacement retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on brands, travel, and more.
• Education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
• Tuition assistance.
• Career advancement pathways and professional development.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED