Surgical Technologist - OR
Englewood, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

Job Opportunity: Certified Surgical Technician (CST) - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Denver, Colorado
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Information

• Unit: Operating Room (OR) with 14 OR beds
• Staff: Approximately 70 full-time employees
• Shift Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 RN and 1 Surgical Technician (ST) per OR, plus Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) and Anesthesia Technicians (ATs)
  • Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 RN, 1 ST
• Patient Ratios: Estimated 1:1 (not guaranteed)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Surgical Technologist license in Colorado
• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Certification from NBSTA or CST
• DORA certification
• De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge of USP 800 hazardous drug risk guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Level I trauma experience
• Experience with Meditech EMR system

Typical Procedures Performed

• Neurosurgery and transplant surgeries
• Orthopedic and spine surgeries

Work Environment & Expectations

• Team-oriented with a high level of accountability and expertise
• Self-directed and flexible
• Call required
• Flexibility to work day and evening hours as needed

Additional Notes

• The unit is competitive and values candidates with relevant acute care and orthopedic surgical experience.
• Staff includes a trauma team and uses up-to-date equipment and technology.

This position is ideal for CSTs seeking a travel assignment in a busy OR environment with diverse surgical cases and a supportive team atmosphere.