Technologist, Surgical Services – Certified

Denver Health

. Participate as a member of the perioperative nursing team under close RN supervision .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesJunior💰 $30 - $43 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in performing surgical technologist tasks, maintaining sterile environments, and assisting in surgical procedures while ensuring patient safety and effective communication with the surgical team. Holds relevant certifications and maintains compliance with continuing education requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

CST-Certified Surgical TechnologistBLS-Basic Life SupportSurgical Technologist CertificationExperience in Health CareKnowledge of Medical Equipment

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Hard Skills

Surgical InstrumentationSterile ProcessingPatient TransportSurgical CountsEnvironmental MaintenanceMedication Dosage ConfirmationAssisting with Casts and SplintsPreference Card ManagementSurgical Procedure ScrubbingData Collection for Improvement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationRelationship BuildingPrecepting SkillsProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CST-Certified Surgical TechnologistBLS-Basic Life Support

Industry Keywords

Perioperative NursingSurgical ProceduresOperating RoomHealth Care ComplianceSafety Hazards Awareness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate as a member of the perioperative nursing team under close RN supervision
Perform direct and indirect perioperative surgical technologist tasks for pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical and endoscopy procedures
Pick supplies and equipment for surgical cases
Scrub for minor, major, and complex surgical procedures
Transport patients, laboratory specimens, blood products, medications, and medical items
Work in sterile processing and/or the operating room as required
Hold retractors and pass instrumentation under qualified surgeon supervision
Anticipate surgical team needs and maintain sterile fields and processes
Pull supplies according to Preference Cards and facilitate room turnover
Perform surgical counts under RN supervision
Maintain instrument sets, hospital trays, and clinic trays
Receive, sort, stock, decontaminate, clean, examine, and sterilize surgical items
Perform OR environmental maintenance duties
Confirm medication dosages, perform three checks, label sterile-field medications, and complete occurrence forms for medication errors
Assist with casts and splints
Report defective materials or equipment and complete occurrence reports
Precept students, surgical technologists, and RNs in the scrub role
Maintain assigned supply and equipment stock levels
Maintain continuing education hours and certification requirements
Collect data to promote improvement
Report patient/family responses or changing conditions to care providers and help update plans of care

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED Required
1-3 years experience in health care Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Required
Surgical Technologist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians, and the public
Ability to precept surgical technologists and/or RNs learning scrub roles
Ability to assist with the application of casts and splints
Ability to perform OR environmental maintenance duties
Ability to perform all technical tasks that support clinical operations
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test after a conditional offer

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans
Employer paid disability and life insurance
Comprehensive well-being programs
On-site employee fitness center
Nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs
Exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC)
Career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
Free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer