Certified Surgical Technologist OR
Denver, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

CST/ORT - OR

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

Unit Overview

• Unit: OR
• Size: 14 ORs
• Staff: 70 FTEs
• Skill set most recruited for: Travel RNs, local CNAs and sitters

Staffing and Patient Ratios

• Day shift: 1 charge, 1 RN and 1 ST per OR, plus PCTs, ATs and a trauma team
• Night shift: 1 charge, 1 RN and 1 ST
• Patient ratio: 1:1 (estimated, not guaranteed)
• Schedule: 7 AM to 5 PM
• Flexibility: Day and evening hours as needed
• On call: 1-2 call shifts per week, 5 PM to 7 PM

Required Qualifications

• Valid Certified Surgical Technologist license in Colorado
• Certified Surgical Technologist experience of at least 1 year, including experience within the last year
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST) Certification or NBSTSA
• BLS certification
• DORA certification
• Experience working with Orthopedics patients, including Ortho/Joint experience
• Experience working with Neuro patients
• Experience working with Spine patients
• Experience in a hospital setting
• Must be competent in Neuro/Spine procedures

Clinical Expectations

• Must be competent in Neuro/Spine procedures
• Typical procedures performed on the unit: Neuro and Transplants; Ortho/Spine

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Team player
• High level of accountability and expertise
• Self-direction