Surgical Technologist

Job Summary:

The Surgical Technologist is responsible for maintaining the sterile field and instrumentation during all surgical procedures, preparing the operating room and supplies efficiently, and collaborating with the perioperative team to ensure the highest standard of patient care in the intraoperative period. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to support patient care as directed, adhering to AORN standards.

• Maintain sterile field and surgical instrumentation during procedures.
• Prepare the operating room and surgical supplies for each case in an organized and timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the perioperative team to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Stock and order supplies for the surgical department to maintain inventory levels.
• Provide additional supportive patient care as directed by other healthcare professionals.

• Unrestricted license to practice as a Surgical Technologist in the State of Colorado or ability to obtain prior to start date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be obtained upon hire).
• Experience with orthopedic surgery and DaVinci robotic systems.

• Two years of recent operating room experience preferred.
• Surgical Technologist certification such as NCCT TS-C or NBSTSA CST preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

• Must be healthy enough to safely function in a low oxygen environment at 8,000 feet elevation.
• Travelers are responsible for arranging their own housing; local housing costs are high, especially in winter.
• Not accepting any return to office (RTO) requests.

• Shifts generally range from 4 to 10 hours in length.
• Shift assignments are based on departmental needs and surgical case schedules.