Denver Health·Denver, Colorado
Perform scrub duties for minor, major, and complex surgical procedures while maintaining a sterile field and anticipating the surgical team's needs. Manage surgical supplies, instrument sterilization, and patient transportation within the inpatient operating room.
Additionally, the Denver Health Bariatric Surgery Center—located within the inpatient OR—is the only MBSAQIP-certified (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program) hospital in Denver serving both adolescents (ages 16–20) and adults (ages 21–65).
1, ensuring highly personalized surgical care. A limited number of candidates are eligible for a $12,000 retention agreement as part of our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Eligibility requires 2+ years of OR experience,1+ year of recent Level I trauma experience preferred. Job Summary
Under the close supervision of an RN, participates as a member of the perioperative nursing team by performing direct and indirect perioperative surgical technologist tasks for patients having pediatric, adult, and geriatric surgical and endoscopy procedures.
Performs tasks related to picking supplies and equipment for surgical cases.
Scrubs for minor/ major/ complex surgical procedures.
Transports patients.
May be assigned to work in the sterile processing department and/ or operating room as required.
Under the close supervision of a qualified surgeon, the surgical technologist performs scrub duties during the surgical procedures (holding retractors and passing instrumentation).
Performs technical tasks pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 12, Article 43.2
General Operations
Functions as a scrub tech for minor/ major/ complex surgical procedures; anticipates surgical team needs; appropriately maintains sterile field and sterile processes; pulls according to Preference Card; has appropriate instrumentation and supplies; facilitates room turnover.
Performs surgical counts under supervision of the RN. Follows and consults other team members regarding departmental policies when the policy is in question.
Maintains instrument sets, hospital trays, and clinic trays in a functioning order and according to the number of instruments on the inventory/ count sheets.
Receives, sorts, stocks, decontaminates, cleans, examines, and sterilizes surgical items according to AORN, AMMI, Joint Commission, and ASHCSP recommended practices. Acts as a resource when collection and disposal questions and concerns are in question.
Performs OR environmental maintenance duties relating to sterilization and storage areas.
Confirms drug dosages and utilizes the “three checks” when receiving and passing medications on the sterile field with the RN and surgeon as required. Ensures appropriate labeling of medications on the sterile field. Completes occurrence form when medication error occurs.
Performs transportation responsibilities when requested; transporting patients form one area to another; delivering laboratory specimens, blood products, medications and other hospital/ medical items to the requested departments as needed; and includes access to the pneumatic tube system to transport items, including blood products and medications, to and from the tube and the desired location. (50%) Secondary Duties
Transports patients safely when required.
Assists with the application of casts and splints.
Reports defective material or equipment to the Unit Manager, Charge Nurse, Service Leader, or Chief Surgical Technologist for that service. Completes occurrence report pursuant to Denver Health policy.
Teaches to AORN standards when precepting students, surgical technologists/ RNs in the scrub role.
Maintains stock level of supplies and/ or equipment as assigned.
Maintains Continuing Education hours and requirements for Certification. Maintains Certification. (30%) Data Analysis
Collects data to promote improvement.
Reports response of patient/ family or changing condition to care provider and helps to appropriately update the plan of care. (20%)
Education: High School Diploma or GED Required
Work Experience: 1-3 years Experience in health care Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required and CST-Certified Surgical Technologist - NBSTSA - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting Required and 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 maintain 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. The primary focus of this position is the role of surgical scrub, sterile processing functions, picking for surgical cases, and the precepting role. Shift Nights (United States of America) Work Type Regular Salary $29.57 - $42.88 / hr
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
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 in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance. Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and 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) that support internal 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
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year. Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
Requires a High School Diploma or GED and 1-3 years of healthcare experience. Must hold active BLS, CST (NBSTSA), and DORA certifications.
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