Technologist, Surgical Services (Certified)- Inpatient

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Certified Surgical Services Technologist for its Inpatient Operating Room. The 11-room unit provides continuous 24/7 surgical care to patients with complex and high-acuity needs and supports a broad range of specialties, including general surgery, trauma, spine and neurosurgery, bariatric, ENT, GU/GYN, plastics and hand, gender affirmation, pediatrics, oral maxillofacial and dental, ophthalmology, orthopedics, oncology, and vascular surgery. It also includes a Hybrid Operating Room for image-guided vascular and endovascular procedures and the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center. Under close RN supervision, the technologist participates in the perioperative nursing team and performs direct and indirect surgical technologist tasks for pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical and endoscopy procedures. Duties include selecting supplies and equipment for cases, scrubbing for minor, major, and complex procedures, transporting patients and items, and potentially working in sterile processing or the operating room as assigned. Under close surgeon supervision, the technologist performs scrub duties such as holding retractors and passing instruments, and performs technical tasks pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12, Article 43.2. The position’s primary focus is surgical scrubbing, sterile processing, selecting supplies for surgical cases, and precepting. The role also includes maintaining instruments and sterile processing areas, assisting with patient care tasks, reporting changes in patient condition, and contributing to improvement efforts. The shift varies. This is a regular position, with a listed pay range of $29.57–$42.88 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
1–3 years of experience in health care.
Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Certified Surgical Technologist certification 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 needed to establish 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 applying casts and splints, perform operating room environmental maintenance, and perform technical tasks supporting clinical operations.

Responsibilities

Scrub for minor, major, and complex surgical procedures; anticipate surgical team needs and maintain the sterile field and sterile processes.
Select supplies and equipment for surgical cases according to preference cards, ensure appropriate instruments and supplies are available, and facilitate room turnover.
Perform surgical counts under RN supervision.
Maintain instrument sets and hospital and clinic trays in functioning order and according to inventory or count sheets.
Receive, sort, stock, decontaminate, clean, examine, and sterilize surgical items according to recommended practices.
Perform environmental maintenance duties in operating room sterilization and storage areas.
Confirm medication dosages and 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 after a medication error.
Transport patients and deliver laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and other hospital or medical items to requested locations, including using the pneumatic tube system.
Assist with applying casts and splints.
Report defective materials or equipment to the appropriate manager or clinical lead and complete occurrence reports according to Denver Health policy.
Precept students, surgical technologists, and RNs learning scrub roles according to AORN standards.
Maintain assigned supplies and equipment stock levels, continuing education requirements, and certification.
Collect data to promote improvement.
Report patient or family responses and changes in patient condition to the care provider and help appropriately update the plan of care.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
Fully paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the 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.
Career advancement pathways and a professional clinical advancement program.
Shared governance opportunities.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness-eligible employer, with student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
Eligibility as an employer for National Health Service Corps and Colorado Health Service Corps programs.