Certified Surgical Technologist - CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region

Welcome to CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region:

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado ^TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

 

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Overview:

Based on your location you may also be eligible for an additional relocation bonus up to $8,000! *some exclusions may apply 

 

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 incredible nurses that value your skills and share a passion for innovation and outcome excellence. A surgical tech or SPD role is not just an opportunity to be a difference-maker, it's the chance to harness the knowledge, support and potential that surrounds you.

 

As a Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech you will:

• 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.

 

Day to Day duties:

• Scrub on all cases.
• Primarily, Mainly Ortho, 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.

OR Suites-8 OR Suites, 11 Pre-Op Beds, 10 PACU Bays, 48 Inpatient Beds

Approx.200-250+ cases per month

 

Schedule: 20hrs/week-

Schedule is made every 6 weeks by the manager

 

No surgeries on holidays or weekends.Like a Surgery center. No weekends no nights. No Call!!

 

No Call!! ‘Late Stay’ is required and scheduled in advance -Sign up for first second or 3rd room late stay. Min 10 late stays in 6 weeks.

Qualifications:

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Basic Computer skills required.
• One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Previous Scrub experience with Ortho, Sports Medicine services preferred.
• Experience in a specialty field preferred.
• 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. * A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech required
• 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

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

Your Connected Community:

When people and places align, incredible things happen. Just like the amazing associates who work here, every community within our connected ecosystem has its own unique history, story and personality.

 

The Surgery department at OrthoColorado 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. OrthoColorado 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. OrthoColorado 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.

 

“The right candidate for us will be motivated, Hardworking, and passionate about the OR. We’re a tight knot team with only 1 RN and 1 Tech per room so team players are a must. We’re a fast paced department with 15 min room turnovers so everyone is expected to jump in and help. It’s “All Hands-on Deck” with Ortho CO. We’re Part physician owned, amazing relationship with surgeons. Teamwork is rated high with this team. Surgeons help in rooms. Great collaboration. Must be punctual and comfortable on a busy unit.  Fast paced, staff lean, looking for team players. In this role you’ll be expected to Circulate and/or scrub on, mainly Ortho, Totals, Spine, and sports medicine procedures”. Hiring Manager- Nicole D.

Our Total Reward Offerings:

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe investing in our employees lets them know they truly matter. Our total rewards package includes compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave, and other programs. Designed with your well-being in mind, we offer: 

• Several Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance options.
• Spending Accounts including a Dependent Care FSA that may be eligible for an employer contribution!
• 401K with a generous match.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Student Loan Forgiveness, and so much more!

View more on our benefits HERE.

Pay Range:

$25.00 - $41.86 / hour