Certified Surgical Technologist
About The Position
OrthoColorado Hospital is Colorado's only orthopedic specialty hospital, designed specifically for the orthopedic patient. With a specialized facility and expert team, we offer unparalleled experience and understanding of orthopedic patient needs, leading to better outcomes, increased patient satisfaction, and reduced risk of infection or complications. Located on the St. Anthony Medical Campus, OrthoColorado Hospital is a joint venture between physician investors and CommonSpirit Mountain Region. Our state-of-the-art facility features a 48-bed inpatient unit, including six intermediate care beds and eight operating rooms. All members of our team, from pre-operative care through recovery and our in-patient nurses, are specialty trained in orthopedics. Our surgeons are renowned for their talent, knowledge, and experience in their orthopedic specialties and subspecialties. This focused background and extensive experience allow our employees to provide an unprecedented level of care, resulting in the best outcomes and experience for our patients. We are proud to be known for our leading surgical services, state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedures, and for having the best in robotics technology. Here, you'll work in partnership and learn from exceptional physicians and incredible nurses who value your skills and share a passion for innovation and outcome excellence. A surgical tech or SPD role is not just an opportunity to be a difference-maker, it's the chance to harness the knowledge, support, and potential that surrounds you.
Requirements
- Basic Computer skills required.
- HS Diploma/GED required
- Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program required
- BLS from the American Heart Association required
- Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado. A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech required
- Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery (CST) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required
- Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
Nice To Haves
- Previous OR experience with Ortho/ Sports Medicine cases required
- One Year of OR Experience Required
- One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
- Experience in a specialty field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
- Assist surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
- Assist in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.
- Scrub on all cases.
- Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
- Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next day’s cases.
- Maintaining sterile field during procedures.
- Handing instruments to surgeons, anticipating surgeon’s needs.
- Maintaining and updating preference cards.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
