NO NIGHTS/CALL/HOLIDAYS/WEEKENDSWe are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our Operating Room (OR) team. In this role, you will maintain strict aseptic technique to ensure the highest-quality care across a diverse patient population (pediatric to geriatric). You will prepare the operative environment, maintain the sterile field, and anticipate surgeon instrumentation needs in a fast-paced environment.
Core Responsibilities
- Pre-Op: Select and open sterile packs, perform hand scrubs, don sterile attire, and organize the back table/Mayo stand using surgeon preference cards.
- Intra-Op: Assist with draping, participate in surgical "Time Outs," pass instruments/sutures smoothly, manage medications/irrigation, and perform strict sponge, needle, and instrument counts.
- Post-Op: Apply sterile dressings, safely handle/label specimens, break down the sterile field, and transport soiled instruments to decontamination.
- Department Maintenance: Restock operating rooms, return unused supplies to central storage, and assist with sterile processing tasks as needed based on cross-training.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Registration: Active, unrestricted Registration with the Colorado DORA Office of Surgical Assistant and Surgical Technologist Registration.
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program (Certificate or Associate Degree) preferred.
- Certification: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
- Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Physical & Mental Demands
- Ability to stand in a stationary position for extended periods (5+ consecutive hours).
- Ability to lift/carry instrument trays up to 20 lbs. and push/pull equipment over 25 lbs.
- Fine motor skills, sharp depth perception, and acute hearing to follow verbal commands through surgical masks.
- High distress tolerance and rapid decision-making skills during high-stakes clinical scenarios.
About Black Canyon Surgical Center
Black Canyon Surgical Center is a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center located in Montrose, CO. We provide cost-effective multi-specialty care to a five county region. We strive to give our patients the highest quality outpatient care in a state-of-the-art medical facility. We also exist to help physicians and medical professionals provide their patients with the best care possible.https://blackcanyonsurgicalcenter.com/https://www.visitmontrose.com/