Certified Surgical Technologist

CommonSpirit Health•Lakewood, CO

About The Position

At OrthoColorado Hospital, the Certified Surgical Technologist provides expert support in an orthopedic surgical department performing procedures involving total joint replacements, spine surgery, and sports medicine. The technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse to keep the operating room organized, sterile, and ready for safe, efficient procedures. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and medications; passing items to the surgical team; assisting with patient preparation and movement; and cleaning and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases. The role requires careful attention to sterile technique, accurate counts, anticipation of the surgeon’s needs and possible complications, and the ability to adapt to emergent cases and changing workflows. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with variable weekdays and start times based on surgical volume and unit needs. The schedule is set every six weeks by the manager. The posting specifies no nights, weekends, holidays, or call.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program.
Current Basic Life Support certification 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 of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or certification as a Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Strong attention to detail, knowledge of sterile technique, and ability to remain calm and communicate effectively as part of a fast-paced surgical team.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a surgical setting.
Experience in a specialty field.

Responsibilities

Maintain sterile technique during procedures, including 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, anticipating the surgeon’s needs and using the surgeon’s preference card.
Set up the sterile table with the instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions needed for the procedure.
Arrange and inventory sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical cases.
Pass instruments and other items to surgeons and nurses as needed during procedures.
Assist with preparing and moving patients.
Sterilize and clean instruments, equipment, and operating rooms between cases.
Anticipate potential problems or complications during cases.
Adjust quickly and prepare for emergent cases that change workflow.