CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen-both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.
CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation?s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.
Overview:
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.
Day to Day duties:
Acting as an advocate for patient before, during and after surgery.
Scrub on all cases Primarily, Gen, Gyn, Robotics (DaVinci XI/SI), Oral Surgery, Dental, Ortho, Ortho (totals/ trauma/ Sports Medicine). ENT, Urology, Podiatry, Spine, Plastics and Cancer Care.
Associates are cross trained for all services, no specialized service Teams.
May float to give breaks, provide support, and relieve for shifts.
Assisting with room turnover and restocking and picking instruments for next day?s cases. In alignment with the AST and Common Spirit Health?s job description.
Maintain sterile field during procedures, pass instruments to surgeons, anticipate surgeon?s needs with a surgical conscience that aligns with policy and protocol for excellent, safe and professional patient care.
Works with leadership to maintain and update preference cards.
Guides new associates in onboarding.
Ensures smooth surgical process.
**Previous OR Experience Required**
16 OR Suites
Approx. 200-250+ cases per Week
Schedule- 40hrs/Week-Days- Variable shift times/days per surgical Volume and current unit needs
Call Required- Self-scheduled weekdays depending on work shift, totaling 6 per six-week scheduling block. Shifts include- 3:30p-8p, 3:30p-11p, 5:30p-11p, 11p-7a, and weekends 7a-7p and 7p-7a. We also require 2 holiday coverage shifts each year (call or work).
30 Min Callback radius required.
Qualifications:
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)
Your Connected Community:
At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness.
St. Francis Medical Center opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs? community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Medical Center features 271-beds and offers a modern Birth Center, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Cancer Center, Emergency Department, Level III Trauma Center, Imaging Services, Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It?s an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet® Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine, mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and some of Colorado?s top destination resorts, you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career you?ve always wanted.
We?re looking for motivated, team-oriented, hardworking, and skilled OR RNs and Surgical Techs to join our growing team. Someone who is passionate about providing excellent patient care and loves the OR. Our surgeons are excited to be here, appreciative, and love our sense of teamwork. Must enjoy being part of a team, "All hands-on deck" is expected during room turnovers. We look for professionals that are committed to teamwork, desire a framework to deliver excellent patient care, and are looking for a home to join likeminded passionate individuals." Hiring Manager
Our Total Reward Offerings:
Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation! Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401K with generous match
Daycare FSA that can include a company contribution
