Certified Surgical Technologist

Denver, CO

Full Time

Entry Level

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Location: Denver, CO
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Schedule: Days | Rotating Weekends | On-Call Required
Shift Options:
- 4×10s or 3×12s
- Start times: 6:30 AM or 9:00 AM
Pay Range: $26.52 – $40.90/hour (based on experience)
On-Call Differential: $2.00/hour
Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
Relocation Assistance: $5,000 (for candidates relocating 75+ miles)

Overview

A Level IV trauma, high-acuity acute care hospital in the Denver area is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support a large, advanced Surgical Services department. This role supports complex adult and pediatric surgical cases in a technologically advanced OR environment with direct ICU access.

This opportunity is ideal for CSTs who are confident scrubbing high-complexity cases, value teamwork, and want to work in a tertiary/quaternary surgical setting with strong financial incentives.

Responsibilities

Perform the scrub role for a wide range of surgical procedures while maintaining strict aseptic technique.
Prepare operating rooms, instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies for assigned cases.
Anticipate surgeon needs and provide efficient intraoperative support.
Assist with case breakdown and preparation for subsequent or next-day procedures.
Demonstrate proficiency with instrumentation, equipment, and supplies across multiple surgical specialties.
Serve as a preceptor and resource for new surgical technologists and students as needed.
Participate in on-call rotation as required by unit needs.
Support patient safety initiatives and comply with all surgical protocols and standards.

Clinical Environment

Level IV Trauma designation
18 Operating Rooms, including hybrid suites and integrated spine/navigation rooms
Advanced surgical technology, including robotics and complex imaging
ICU directly attached to the OR

Service Lines Include:
Complex Spine, Joint Revision, Limb Preservation, Orthopedic Oncology, Transplant (Liver & Kidney), Neuro, Trauma, High-Risk OB, Vascular, ENT, GYN, Plastics, General Surgery, Dedicated Spine and Transplant Services

Qualifications

Required

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Current CST certification (NBSTSA).
Active Colorado Surgical Technologist registration (DORA).
BLS certification.
Minimum 1 year of recent OR experience as a Surgical Technologist.
Ability to participate in on-call rotation and reside within 30 minutes of the facility.

Preferred

Experience scrubbing complex or specialty surgical cases.
Experience serving as a preceptor or mentor.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay with on-call differential.
$15,000 sign-on bonus.
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement plan with employer contribution.
Paid time off and holiday benefits.
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.

Ideal For

Certified Surgical Technologists seeking a high-acuity OR environment, advanced surgical cases, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful financial incentives in a major metropolitan market.

Keywords

Certified Surgical Technologist, CST, Surgical Tech, OR Tech, Operating Room Technologist, Trauma OR CST
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