Certified Surgical Technologist

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by human kindness. Common Spirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, Common Spirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

• Ortho Colorado Hospital
• Lakewood, Colorado

Job  

Employment Type

PRN

Department Orthopedic Surgery

Hours/Pay Period 0.01

Weekly Schedule Variable

Shift Day

Remote No

Category Technician

15% PRN differential applies for this role! No surgeries on holidays or weekends. Like a Surgery center. No weekends no nights. No Call!!

Surgical Techs may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information. We are proud to share that we are known for our leading surgical services, state‑of‑the‑art, minimally‑invasive procedures and for having the best in robotics technology. Here, you'll work in partnership and learn from exceptional physicians and nurses that value your skills and share a passion for innovation and outcome excellence.

• Work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
• Assist surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set‑up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
• Assist in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.
• Previous OR experience with Ortho/ Sports Medicine cases highly preferred.

• Scrub on all cases.
• Surgical Cases include Orthopedic, Total joint replacements (Hips, Shoulder, Knees Ankles etc.), Ortho Spine and Sports Medicine.
• Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
• Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next day’s cases.
• Maintaining sterile field during procedures.
• Handing instruments to surgeons, anticipating surgeon’s needs.
• Maintaining and updating preference cards.

• One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Experience in a specialty field preferred.
• Basic Computer skills required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required.
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program preferred.
• Current registration as a Surgical Tech is required unless performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another verified Colorado license, certification or registration required.

Physical Requirements – Medium Work – (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

At Common Spirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate human kindness. The Surgery department at Ortho Colorado Hospital has 11 pre‑op beds, eight OR suites, ten PACU bays, 48 inpatient beds and specializes in orthopedic surgery. Our patient mix is spine, orthopedic including total hips, knees, shoulders and ankles, sports med, foot and ankle, hand and wrist.

Ortho Colorado Hospital provides advanced orthopedic and spine care with an unsurpassed level of service to help patients achieve the best quality of life. Our team of physicians and nurses work collaboratively to support the healing ministry of Christ by caring for those who are ill and by nurturing the health of the people in our communities. Ortho Colorado has a great culture, and our caregivers enjoy the small size hospital feel.

We only do elective cases which means we just operate Monday through Friday, are closed on weekends and major holidays, and do not have on call. We look for team members that have enthusiasm, punctuality, a positive attitude, and are team players.

Depending on the position offered, Common Spirit Health offers a generous benefit package,…