Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)- Inpatient 9-3 M-Fr

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is seeking a mission-driven Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for their Inpatient Operating Room. This specialized unit provides 24/7 surgical care for patients with complex and high-acuity needs, supporting a wide range of surgical services including general surgery, trauma, spine and neurosurgery, bariatric, ENT, GU/GYN, plastics and hand, gender affirmation, pediatrics, oral maxillofacial and dental, ophthalmology, orthopedics, oncology, and vascular surgery. The unit features a state-of-the-art Hybrid Operating Room for advanced image-guided procedures and houses Denver Health's Bariatric Surgery Center. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:1, ensuring personalized care.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
1-3 years Experience in health care Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Required
Surgical Technologist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public.
Ability to precept surgical technologists and/ or RNs learning scrub roles.
Ability to assist with the application of casts and splints.
Ability to perform OR environmental maintenance duties.
Ability to perform all technical tasks that support clinical operations.

Nice To Haves

The primary focus of this position is the role of surgical scrub, sterile processing functions, picking for surgical cases, and the precepting role.

Responsibilities

Functions as a scrub tech for minor/ major/ complex surgical procedures; anticipates surgical team needs; appropriately maintains sterile field and sterile processes; pulls according to Preference Card; has appropriate instrumentation and supplies; facilitates room turnover.
Performs surgical counts under supervision of the RN.
Follows and consults other team members regarding departmental policies when the policy is in question.
Maintains instrument sets, hospital trays, and clinic trays in a functioning order and according to the number of instruments on the inventory/ count sheets.
Receives, sorts, stocks, decontaminates, cleans, examines, and sterilizes surgical items according to AORN, AMMI, Joint Commission, and ASHCSP recommended practices.
Acts as a resource when collection and disposal questions and concerns are in question.
Performs OR environmental maintenance duties relating to sterilization and storage areas.
Confirms drug dosages and utilizes the “three checks” when receiving and passing medications on the sterile field with the RN and surgeon as required.
Ensures appropriate labeling of medications on the sterile field.
Completes occurrence form when medication error occurs.
Performs transportation responsibilities when requested; transporting patients form one area to another; delivering laboratory specimens, blood products, medications and other hospital/ medical items to the requested departments as needed; and includes access to the pneumatic tube system to transport items, including blood products and medications, to and from the tube and the desired location.
Transports patients safely when required.
Assists with the application of casts and splints.
Reports defective material or equipment to the Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Service Leader, or Chief Surgical Technologist for that service.
Completes occurrence report pursuant to Denver Health policy.
Teaches to AORN standards when precepting students, surgical technologists/ RNs in the scrub role.
Maintains stock level of supplies and/ or equipment as assigned.
Maintains Continuing Education hours and requirements for Certification.
Maintains Certification.
Collects data to promote improvement.
Reports response of patient/ family or changing condition to care provider and helps to appropriately update the plan of care.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs.
Tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development.
Meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer