Certified Surgical Services Technologist (PRN) Off-shift, night, and/or weekend coverage required

Denver Health • Denver, CO

6d • $30 - $43

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a PRN Certified Surgical Services Technologist for its Inpatient Operating Room. The 11-room unit provides 24/7 surgical care for patients with complex and high-acuity needs and supports a broad range of surgical specialties, including trauma, neurosurgery, bariatric, pediatric, orthopedic, vascular, and other services. The unit also includes a Hybrid Operating Room for image-guided vascular and endovascular procedures.

Under the close supervision of an RN, the technologist works as part of the perioperative nursing team, performing direct and indirect surgical technologist tasks for pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical and endoscopy patients. Duties include preparing supplies and equipment, scrubbing for procedures, supporting sterile processing as assigned, and transporting patients and other items. Under the close supervision of a qualified surgeon, the technologist performs scrub duties during procedures, including holding retractors and passing instruments. The position performs technical tasks in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12, Article 43.2.

The role requires off-shift, night, and/or weekend coverage. The listed shift is nights, and the work type is PRN/intermittent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in health care.
• Current BLS/CPR certification 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 cast and splint application, perform operating room environmental maintenance, and perform technical tasks supporting clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Scrub for minor, major, and complex procedures; anticipate surgical team needs; maintain the sterile field and processes; pull supplies according to preference cards; and facilitate room turnover.
• Perform surgical counts under RN supervision and consult team members about departmental policies when needed.
• Maintain instrument sets and hospital and clinic trays according to inventory and count sheets.
• Receive, sort, stock, decontaminate, clean, examine, and sterilize surgical items according to recommended practices and applicable standards.
• 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, label medications appropriately, and complete an occurrence form when a medication error occurs.
• Transport patients between areas and deliver laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other hospital 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 the scrub role.
• 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 employer contribution of 3%.
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
• Community resource navigation support.
• Childcare discount programs and exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more.
• Education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
• Tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development.
• Loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

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