Surgical Technologist

CommonSpirit Health

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is a vital member of the surgical team at Mercy Regional Medical Center, providing scrub support across specialties including Spine, Orthopedics, Robotics, Urology, Plastics, ENT, GYN, and Ophthalmology. The high-volume department has 9 operating room suites, including a dedicated labor and delivery room for C-sections, and handles 20–30+ cases daily. The role supports safe, efficient surgical care through maintaining a sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, managing instruments and supplies, and facilitating room turnover and restocking. The position also includes proactive maintenance of surgeon preference cards. Working under the supervision of the surgeon and RN, the Surgical Technologist organizes the operating room, arranges and inventories sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies, and passes items to surgeons and nurses during procedures. The role also assists with preparing and moving patients and with cleaning and sterilizing instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases. Success requires current surgical technology certification, attention to detail, knowledge of sterile technique, and effective communication in a fast-paced surgical environment. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with variable days based on surgical volume and unit needs. Call is required, approximately five shifts in six weeks. Weeknight call is 1900–0700; weekend call shifts are 0700–1900 and 1900–0700. A 30-minute callback radius is required, and sleep rooms are available. The employer offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $10,000 in relocation assistance to eligible new hires. Mercy Hospital is an 82-bed acute care hospital in Durango, Colorado. The facility is described as having state-of-the-art technology and specialty services including emergency care, surgical care, cardiac care, orthopedic and spine centers, and a Family Birthing Center.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current Basic Life Support 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 Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration.
Current surgical technology certification.
Knowledge of sterile technique.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to remain calm and communicate effectively as part of a fast-paced surgical team.
Availability for required call coverage, approximately five call shifts in six weeks.
Ability to meet the required 30-minute callback radius.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a surgical setting.
Experience in a specialty field.
Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program.
Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or Certification as a Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Responsibilities

Maintain sterile technique during 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 surgeon needs and using the surgeon’s preference card.
Set up the sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions needed for the procedure.
Arrange and inventory sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical cases.
Pass instruments and other items to surgeons and nurses throughout procedures.
Assist in preparing and moving patients.
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases.
Provide on-call coverage outside standard scheduled hours according to department and/or facility policy.
Anticipate possible problems or complications during cases.
Adjust quickly and prepare for emergent cases that change workflow.
Support room turnover, restocking, and maintenance of surgeon preference cards.