Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
Englewood, CO
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - Travel Position in Colorado (Denver)

Position Details

• Specialty: CST/ORT (Certified Surgical Technologist / Operating Room Technician)
• Location: Denver, Colorado
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Swedish Main OR 70117
• Number of ORs: 14
• Staffing: 70 Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs)
• Shift Coverage:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 RN/1 ST per OR, PCTs, ATs, Trauma team
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 RN, 1 ST
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:1 (estimated, not guaranteed)
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NBSTA (National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting)
  • DORA (likely state-specific certification)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in CST/ORT specialty (highest required years of experience)
• Must Have:

  • Ortho/Joint experience
  • Flexibility to work day/evening hours as needed
  • Call availability
  • Self-direction and accountability
• Preferred:

  • Level I trauma experience
  • Experience with shifts from 1500-2300 (or 1100-2100 considered)

Typical Procedures

• All procedures except Cardiovascular OR (CVOR), Neurosurgery, and Transplants

Work Environment & Culture

• Team-oriented with a high level of accountability and expertise expected
• Competitive market; unit encourages candidates with strong skills and flexibility

This position is ideal for CST/ORT professionals with at least 2 years of specialty experience, orthopedic/joint surgery background, and required certifications, seeking a travel assignment in a busy OR setting with a supportive team environment.