Surgical Technologist II

HCA Healthcare•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist II assists during surgical procedures and prepares, cleans, and maintains operating room suites and equipment according to hospital standards and policies. The role requires experience in aseptic technique and knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and supplies for a range of surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist II sets up equipment and sterile supplies, provides appropriate instruments to the surgeon, pulls cases as needed, and breaks down cases after procedures. The position performs delegated duties within its scope of practice and under the supervision of an RN and CNC, takes call as needed by the department, and completes other assigned duties. The role includes maintaining a sterile field, supporting safe patient positioning and transfer, preparing and draping the patient and operative site, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, assisting with counts and specimen handling, and managing supplies and equipment. The Surgical Technologist II also supports room turnover, including cleaning between procedures and preparing the room for the next case. The position requires compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols, infection-control practices, patient privacy requirements, and patient-rights standards. The position requires graduation from an accredited Operating Room Technician program, State of Colorado Surgical Registry, and current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Current CST certification from NBSTSA is preferred. Entry-level to one year of experience as a Surgical Technician is preferred. Orientation is a minimum of two weeks, depending on experience; additional orientation may be determined by the Department Director.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited program for Operating Room Technicians.
State of Colorado Surgical Registry.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Basic to advanced knowledge of the scrub role and multiple surgical specialties.
Good organizational skills and the ability to communicate positively and professionally with internal and external customers.
Ability to demonstrate understanding of national patient safety initiatives and strictly comply with HCA and Rose Medical Center safety protocols and procedures.
Able to perform delegated duties under supervision of an RN and CNC.

Nice To Haves

Current CST certification from NBSTSA.
Entry-level to one year of experience as a Surgical Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, including attendance, mandatory education, safety, and infection control.
Provide patient care within the scope of OR technician training and under the direction of an RN.
Protect patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality, and demonstrate ICARE standards.
Recognize and respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Attend unit-specific education sessions and at least 80% of mandatory meetings and in-services; review emails and other department communications.
Prepare for procedures and surgeries, organize work, and use time efficiently.
Support safe patient transfer and positioning on the OR table.
Maintain a clean operating room and verify the condition and cleanliness of equipment before procedures.
Demonstrate working knowledge of the specific uses of equipment and supplies for surgical cases, and read and interpret safety rules, operating manuals, and maintenance manuals.
Perform intra-operative management of assigned procedures.
Initiate and maintain a sterile field by following aseptic principles, use PPE appropriately, and monitor other staff for compliance.
Assist with preparing and draping the patient and operative site, and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
Assist the circulating nurse in maintaining correct needle, sponge, and instrument counts; handle specimens appropriately.
Follow correct procedures for patients requiring system-specific procedures.
Manage supplies and equipment, prioritize supply and instrument needs, and ensure availability.
Help maintain instruments and equipment through proper use, cleaning, care, and sterilization; remove and report damaged or unsafe equipment.
Support post-procedure workload, including cleaning the room between procedures, putting away unused supplies, setting up for the next procedure, and participating in OR turnover.
Handle medications on the sterile field, including syringes and needles, with accountability to the RN for oversight.
Take call as needed by the department and perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine plans.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Sign-on bonus of $5,000–$10,000.