Certified Surgical Tech - PRN-As Needed-$35.57 per hour

Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center•Walsenburg, CO

just now•$36•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Team That Makes a Difference—Every Case, Every Day At Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center, a proud Critical Access Hospital, we're committed to delivering high-quality care in the heart of our rural community. We're looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) who brings both technical expertise and compassionate care to the operating room. In this essential role, you’ll collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and endoscopy staff to ensure safe, efficient, and effective procedures—from general surgery to specialty and GI cases. Pay Range: $35.57 per hour. PRN as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma required.
Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program.
CST Required
Minimum of two years’ work experience in general surgery and/or specialized surgery specialties is required.
Ability to understand and create an environment of open communication with all assigned surgical work group members to ensure a positive outcome for the patient.
Demonstrated ability to recognize and response to opportunities for improvement through continual learning, changes in approach based on situation and professional practice behavior.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, other agencies, employees and administration
Must obtain annual flu vaccination and any job-specific immunizations.
Required to submit to a tuberculosis screening process.
Current Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Sterile Processing experience preferred
Robotic experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as an expert in sterile surgical technique, instrumentation, and case preparation
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs throughout procedures to ensure smooth and timely surgeries
Identify and respond to breaks in sterile technique, maintaining safety at all times
Set up and maintain surgical and endoscopy instruments and equipment
Assist circulating nurses and physicians throughout procedures, including endoscopy
Perform sterile processing (SPD) responsibilities: sterilize instruments, maintain accurate counts, and document endoscope use
Promote a patient-first environment—protecting dignity, safety, and autonomy
Maintain accurate logs and ensure clean, ready-to-use GI procedure rooms