Certified Surgical Technologist

Surgical Techs may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!

We are proud to share that we are known for our leading surgical services, state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedures and for having the best in robotics technology. Here, you'll work in partnership and learn from exceptional physicians and incredible nurses that value your skills and share a passion for innovation and outcome excellence.

A surgical tech or SPD role is not just an opportunity to be a difference-maker, it's the chance to harness the knowledge, support and potential that surrounds you.

As a Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech you will:

• Work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
• Assist surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
• Assist in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.

**Previous Scrub experience in Hospital OR Required **

Day to Day duties:

• Scrub on all cases. GEN, Ortho, Spine, Urology, ENT. Robotics assisted (DaVinci SI/ MAKO) Ortho cases (total Knee/ Hip replacement).
• Associates are cross trained for all services, no specialized service Teams.
• Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
• Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next day’s cases.
• Maintain Sterile field during procedures.
• Handing instruments to surgeons, anticipating surgeon’s needs.
• Maintaining and updating preference cards.

8 OR Suites

Approx. 180-200 cases per month

Schedule: 36hrs/ week- variable shifts and days of the week per surgical volume and current unit needs. TBD during interview with OR manager.

Call is required for most positions. Variable per needs/ surgical volume of unit. Call in rotation with team.

30Min callback radius required 

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• Basic Computer skills required.
• One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred.
• Experience in a specialty field preferred.
• HS Diploma/GED required
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program required
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado. * A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech required
• Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery (CST) from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) required

Physical Requirements-Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

For more than 135 years, St. Mary-Corwin has cared for the people of Pueblo and the surrounding southern Colorado communities. Driven by a commitment to Pueblo and our healing ministry, St. Mary- Corwin is focused on its core areas of clinical strength: cancer care and orthopedic services. This concentration enables St. Mary-Corwin to serve the southern Colorado region with high quality, high value care for generations to come. Residents of Pueblo enjoy a moderate cost of living within this modern, mid-sized community while experiencing everything great about life in Colorado, including world- class nearby outdoor recreation, thriving local arts and culture, numerous parks, festivals and much more.

The Surgery department at St. Mary-Corwin offers a variety of service lines including ENT, General, Ortho/Spine and Urology. Robotic-assisted total knee and hip replacements are an exciting addition to our orthopedic service line. We have eight ORs, three endoscopy suites and a perioperative unit consisting of 23 pre/post beds. We average 45 surgical cases per week, and 15 endoscopy cases per day. We strive to maintain safe, high-quality care throughout the entire surgical and perioperative experience. Perioperative and operative nursing is an exciting venue of nursing that focuses on the safe preparation, procedure, and recovery of patients. This requires broad knowledge base, critical thinking skills and flexible skillsets. In the surgical and perioperative setting, we understand the value of each one of our team members and our employees are supportive and love to each other.

“At St Mary Corwin we’re looking for Team players looking to join our small close-knit Team. Scheduling is made every 6 weeks by the mangers/ coordinators. Call is required for most roles. We offer various Shifts and scheduling opportunities so associates can Maintain a positive work life balance. OR nurses that can Scrub and Circulate are preferred but will accept candidates that only circulate. Certified and Non-certified Surgical Technologists are also welcomed to apply.  If you’re a team player searching for a smaller OR setting with a great team atmosphere look no further!” Hiring Manager

Salary : $26 - $41