Lead Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Outpatient Medical Center

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

8d•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Lead Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - Outpatient Medical Center to join our team! At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. The Denver Health Outpatient Operating Room features six state-of-the-art surgical suites, all equipped with 4K video integration technology to support precision and efficiency in surgical care. Outpatient OR specializes in a wide range of day-surgery services, including General surgery, Dental- Pediatric and Adult, Gender affirmation, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Podiatry, GU/GYN, Ophthalmology, Vascular, Pediatrics, Oral maxillofacial, Plastic and Hand surgery, and ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat). Like the inpatient OR, the nurse-to-patient ratio here is also 1:1.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
Certification from an accredited Surgical Technology program Required
Three years’ experience as a Surgical Technologist 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 the Denver Health mission and values of Trust, Respect and Excellence, state regulatory standards and operating room policies and standard work protocol.
Communications and Interpersonal Skills – clearly convey needs and establish rapport with physicians, co-workers and auxiliary staff.
Professional and Courteous Demeanor
Critical Thinking – using logic and reasoning for daily case management and staff support.
Active Listening – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting in at inappropriate times.
Judgement and Decision Making – considering the surgical needs of the patient and the optimal patient outcome.
Service Oriented – actively looking for ways to help teams.
Leadership – respecting professional standards, hospital and departmental policies and standards of care.
Research – ability to leverage resources to acquire needed information.
Mentor and Precept – desire to share knowledge, experience and insights and use them to help other people grow in their professions.
Work Independently and Collaboratively - prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Utilizes the surgery schedule, patient chart and Surgical Preference Cards to prepare for upcoming surgical procedures by: analyzing block times, physician notes, diagnostic tests, previous surgeries, equipment availability, supply and instrument needs.
Communicates with physicians when questions arise.
Arranges for vendor support and specialty items (equipment, supplies, implants, etc.).
Collaborates with leadership team when making staff assignments.
Builds, maintains and makes updates to Surgical Preference Cards.
Oversees the members of a surgical specialty service to ensure that it is performing effectively and providing optimal patient care.
Proactively approaches each surgical case by: assessing patient needs, evaluating, planning, collaborating, and encouraging positive communication while directing the healthcare team.
Visible in the operating rooms daily.
Delegates tasks to promote a sense of “team work”.
Performs direct and indirect preoperative surgical care for pediatric, adult, geriatric and vulnerable patient populations.
Scrubs for minor/major/complex surgical procedures.
Responsible for procurement and handling of instrumentation, supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedures.
Utilizes knowledge, training and skills to anticipate the needs of the surgeon and ensure quality patient care.
Identifies new projects aimed at improving systems and processes in the operating room.
Defines, plans, communicates, executes, delegates and manages project from start to finish.
Ascertains the availability of equipment, instruments and supplies by collaborating with the leadership team, vendors and internal auxiliary departments.
Participates in and gathers data for new or replacement equipment.
Assists and collaborates with SPD to build and maintain instrument sets.
Arranges for broken or damaged items to be repaired or replaced.
Researches and arranges for the use of new technology, equipment and supplies.
Directly communicates with vendors and internal auxiliary departments to request quotes, place requisitions and establish Lawson numbers.
Reports supply chain issues and requests substitute items.
Facilitates learning by assisting staff to meet service specific technical and professional objectives.
Arranges schedules, serves as an evaluator, providing feedback, support and guidance.
Coordinates and conducts service specific education and training about equipment, supplies and instrumentation. (i.e. daily huddle, Monday morning in-service, bi-annual Skills Day, fast talks).
Develops training/resource tools (visual, hands on, etc.) utilizing the preoperative SharePoint site to preserve training materials.

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