Technologist, Surgical Services (Certified)- Inpatient

Denver Health • Denver, CO

6d • $30 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

The Technologist, Surgical Services (Certified) works in Denver Health’s Inpatient Operating Room, an 11-room specialized unit providing 24/7 surgical care to patients with complex and high-acuity needs. Under close supervision of an RN, the technologist participates in the perioperative nursing team and performs direct and indirect tasks for pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical and endoscopy patients. Under close supervision of a qualified surgeon, the technologist scrubs for procedures, including holding retractors and passing instrumentation. The role also involves selecting supplies and equipment for surgical cases, transporting patients and items, and may include assignments in sterile processing or the operating room. Technical tasks are performed pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12, Article 43.2.

The Inpatient OR supports a broad range of services, including general surgery, trauma, spine and neurosurgery, bariatric surgery, ENT, GU/GYN, plastics and hand, gender affirmation, pediatrics, oral maxillofacial and dental, ophthalmology, orthopedics, oncology, and vascular surgery. It also houses a hybrid operating room for image-guided vascular and endovascular procedures. The department includes Denver Health’s MBSAQIP-certified Bariatric Surgery Center, which serves adolescents and adults.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience in health care.
• Current BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Certified Surgical Technologist credential from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Surgical Technologist credential from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
• Knowledge of and ability to use medical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions for establishing a safe work environment.
• Ability to establish 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 cast and splint application, perform operating-room environmental maintenance, and perform technical tasks supporting clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Scrub for minor, major, and complex surgical procedures; anticipate the surgical team’s needs; maintain the sterile field and sterile processes; select supplies and instrumentation according to preference cards; and facilitate room turnover.
• Perform surgical counts under RN supervision and consult departmental policies or team members when policy guidance is unclear.
• Maintain instrument sets, hospital trays, and clinic trays in working order and in accordance with inventory and count sheets.
• Receive, sort, stock, decontaminate, clean, examine, and sterilize surgical items according to recommended practices; assist with questions about collection and disposal.
• Perform operating-room environmental maintenance duties relating to sterilization and storage areas.
• Confirm medication dosages, use the three-check process when receiving and passing medications on the sterile field with the RN and surgeon, label medications appropriately, and complete an occurrence form when a medication error occurs.
• Transport patients between areas and deliver laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other hospital or medical items to requested departments, including using the pneumatic tube system.
• Assist with applying casts and splints.
• Report defective materials or equipment to the appropriate unit or service leader and complete occurrence reports pursuant to Denver Health policy.
• Teach to AORN standards when precepting students and surgical technologists or RNs learning scrub roles.
• Maintain assigned supply and equipment stock levels and maintain certification and continuing education requirements.
• Collect data to promote improvement and report patient or family responses or changes in patient condition to the care provider to support appropriate updates to the plan of care.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
• 100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
• Retirement plans with immediate eligibility and employer contributions up to 9.5%.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and RESTORE Center.
• Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
• Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other offerings.
• Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
• Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center, including career growth and advancement pathways.
• Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
• National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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