Certified Surgical Technologist
Denver, Colorado
Denver Health

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Specialty

• Surgical Services
• Position: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Required Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years experience in Level 1 trauma OR
  • Level 1 trauma experience must be within the past 1 year
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Shift Details

• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (3x12s)
• On-call required: Yes, call shifts every 6 weeks
• Shift flips: May occur 1 week every 4 weeks as needed
• Floating: Yes, within scope between inpatient/outpatient OR areas (Pav A and Pav L)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• CO DORA state license (Certified Surgical Tech license)
• NBSTSA certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification

Job Responsibilities

• Function as scrub tech for minor, major, and complex surgical procedures
• Anticipate surgical team needs and maintain sterile field/processes
• Pull instruments and supplies according to Preference Card
• Facilitate room turnover
• Perform surgical counts under RN supervision
• Follow and consult team members regarding departmental policies

Additional Requirements

• Locals within 75 miles accepted
• Return to office (RTO) preferred 5 days or less
• Must complete various background checks and verifications including:

  • 7-year background check (PBSA certified)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks
  • State-specific checks (Colorado CAPS, CBI/FBI fingerprinting for behavioral health if applicable)
• Health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 12 months, updated annually
  • N95 Fit Mask test within 12 months, updated annually
  • Immunizations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer or vaccine series)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Drug testing: 10-panel within 30 days of start and within 48 hours of contract signing, annual updates required
  • Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
  • COVID-19 exemption accepted (medical or religious)
• Competency exams and training required annually (medication test, core competencies, OSHA mandatory)
• References: 2 professional references verified within 3 years
• Employment history verification and skills checklist required

Notes

• Must be able to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Must be willing to work on-call shifts
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must comply with all facility-specific documentation and training requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for CSTs with recent Level 1 trauma OR experience looking for a travel contract in a Level 1 trauma center environment.