Seasonal Certified Surgical Technologist

Summit Hospital • Frisco, CO

6d • $30 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Surgical Technologist provides scrub support in the surgical department at St. Anthony Summit Hospital, a Level III trauma center with three operating room suites. The department performs an average of 120–200+ cases per month across Orthopedics, General, OB/GYN, and other specialties. Associates are cross-trained to support every service line. The role works under the supervision of the surgeon and RN to keep the operating room organized, sterile, and ready for safe, efficient procedures, while serving as an advocate for patient safety and well-being.

The position is seasonal, slated to start 10/26/2026 and end the week of 3/27/2027. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with variable shifts based on surgical volume and unit needs. On-call coverage is required: every night from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. is covered by call, averaging seven call nights per schedule period. A 30-minute callback radius is required. Previous OR experience is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program.
• Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
• Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado, unless performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration.
• Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Certification as a Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Previous operating room experience.
• Ability to maintain sterile technique and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to stay calm and communicate effectively as part of a fast-paced surgical team.
• Availability for the stated variable schedule and required on-call coverage; a 30-minute callback radius is required.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in a surgical setting.
• Experience in a specialty field.
• Previous scrub experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile technique during procedures by checking package integrity, indicators, and opening procedures.
• Perform appropriate counts with the circulator before the operation, before incision closure, and as needed.
• Prepare the back table and Mayo stand in anticipation of the surgeon’s needs, using the surgeon’s preference card.
• Set up the sterile table with the instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions needed for the procedure.
• Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and nurses during procedures, and provide additional sterile instruments and supplies as needed.
• Assist with preparing and moving patients.
• Sterilize and clean instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases; facilitate room turnovers and restock for the following day’s cases.
• Provide on-call coverage outside standard scheduled hours according to department or facility policy.
• Anticipate possible problems or complications during cases and adjust quickly when emergent cases change workflow.
• Support all surgical service lines through the department’s cross-trained staffing model.
• Advocate for patient safety and well-being throughout procedures.

Benefits

• $6,000 seasonal incentive for new hires who meet eligibility requirements.
• $400 per month Summit County housing stipend for eligible full-time residents of Summit, Park, Eagle, Grand, Clear Creek, or Lake Counties, subject to stated onsite-work and employment-status requirements.

What This Job Offers

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