Seasonal Certified Surgical Technologist

CommonSpirit Health • Frisco, CO

21d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Anthony Summit Hospital is a Level III trauma center recognized for its patient experience and as a great place for nurses to work. We offer a full range of medical specialties and health care services to the region. We are proud of our leading surgical services, state-of-the-art minimally-invasive procedures, and advanced robotics technology. In this role, you will work in partnership with exceptional physicians and nurses who value innovation and excellence. This position offers the chance to make a difference and grow within a supportive environment.

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 (or performing functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration).
• 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

• One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Experience in a specialty field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies.
• Pass items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
• Assist in preparing and moving patients.
• Sterilize and clean instruments, equipment, and rooms.
• Scrub on all cases, primarily GEN, Ortho trauma/totals, Sports Medicine, OB/GYN, ENT, Urology, and Spine cases.
• Give breaks and/or provide additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
• Assist with room turnover and restocking for the next day’s cases.
• Act as an advocate for the patient before, during, and after surgery.
• Cover call every night from 9pm to 7am, with an average call requirement of 7 nights per schedule period.
• Maintain a 30-minute callback radius when on call.

Benefits

• $6k Seasonal Incentive for external CSTs (PRN not eligible).
• $400/month Summit County housing stipend available for full-time residents of Summit, Park, Eagle, Grand, Clear Creek or Lake Counties (must work at least 80% physically on-site at a CommonSpirit facility in Summit County and be full-time or part-time status; PRN ineligible). More details available upon offer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED