CVOR Certified Surgical Technologist
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Penrose Hospital

Job Opportunity: Surgical Tech

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Surgical Tech with experience in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) procedures. The role involves working in a high-volume surgical unit with approximately 30 cases per day, including a variety of specialties such as cardiac, vascular, thoracic, neuro, spine, robotics, and orthopedic surgeries.

Key Details

• Unit: CVOR Tech

• Number of Suites: 16

• Common Cases:

  • Open heart surgeries
  • Endovascular procedures
  • Vascular, thoracic, general, neuro, spine, robotics, orthopedic surgeries

• Scheduling:

  • Self-scheduling and block scheduling available
  • Call requirements:

    • One weekday call per month
    • One weekend call (Friday-Sunday) per month
    • Holiday call depends on contract
  • Call response time: 30 minutes (facility provides call room)
  • Floating required to general OR and possibly other zones in extreme need

• Orientation:

  • Unit-specific orientation to CVOR and General OR
  • Typical shift: 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM with call responsibilities

• Dress Code: Scrubs provided

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
• Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) certification
• Experience with open heart and endovascular cases

Additional Notes

• Clinicians must be in-state for the week of orientation, even if some modules are remote
• Must submit a valid driver’s license
• Floating may include coverage within multiple OR zones depending on need

This position is ideal for Surgical Techs with strong CVOR experience looking for a contract role in Colorado Springs with a dynamic surgical caseload and flexible scheduling options.