Ophthalmology 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

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Shift: 4 days per week, 9.5 hours per day
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years
• First-timers Accepted: Yes
• Prior Travel Experience Required: No indication of prior travel experience required

Required Certifications and Licenses

• CO DORA state license (required)
• NBSTSA certification (required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) and knee scopes experience required
• Ophthalmology / Eye experience required (hard stop)

Job Responsibilities and Work Environment

• Clinician may float within scope to meet facility needs (inpatient/outpatient OR between Pav A and Pav L)
• May be asked to cover night shift on a holiday when Pav L is closed
• Shift flips can occur 1 week every 4 weeks during the contract, as needed
• Locals within 75 miles accepted

Required Documentation and Compliance

• I-9 and E-Verify documentation required
• Valid driver's license or government-issued ID
• Background checks including 7-year search, social security trace, county searches, national/federal search, CO statewide search, and others as applicable
• State-specific checks such as Colorado CAPS and fingerprinting for behavioral health professions (if applicable)
• Employment application with 7 years of employment history and verification
• Professional references (2 within last 3 years)
• Skills checklist current within last year (for clinical positions)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• N95 Fit Mask test within 12 months prior to start, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccine records or immune titers required for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (proof of titer or vaccine series)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (annual updates required for certain departments)
• Drug testing: 10-panel within 30 days of assignment start and within 48 hours of signing contract; annual testing required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required for flu season (exemptions are time sensitive)
• COVID-19 vaccination exemptions accepted for medical or religious reasons

Competency Requirements

• Annual competency exams with passing scores (medication test, core competencies)
• OSHA mandatory training for all clinical positions

Additional Notes

• Must have experience with ACLS and knee scopes
• Ophthalmology/Eye experience is a strict requirement
• Floating between units and shift flexibility required
• Locals within 75 miles are accepted

This position is ideal for Certified Surgical Technologists with at least 2 years of experience, who hold the required certifications and licenses, and are comfortable with flexible shifts and floating between units.