Certified Surgical Technologist
About The Position
The Certified Surgical Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon and registered nurse, helping maintain an organized, sterile operating room and supporting safe, efficient surgical procedures at Ortho Colorado. The hospital specializes in orthopedic care, including total joint replacements, spine surgery, and sports medicine. Its surgical department has eight operating rooms and averages 450–550+ procedures monthly. The role involves preparing and inventorying sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies; providing items to surgeons and nurses during procedures; assisting with patient preparation and movement; and cleaning and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases. The technologist maintains sterile technique, performs surgical counts with the circulator, prepares the back table and Mayo stand using the surgeon’s preference card, and anticipates the team’s needs and potential complications. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with variable weekdays and start times based on surgical volume and unit needs. The manager creates schedules every six weeks. The posting states there are no nights, weekends, holidays, or call requirements.
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 technologist 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, solid knowledge of sterile technique, and the 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 throughout 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, 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 procedures.
- 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 rooms between cases.
- Anticipate possible problems or complications, adjust quickly, and prepare for emergent cases that change workflow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
