Travel Surgical Tech in Lamar, CO

Key Responsibilities Function as an integral member of the surgical team, providing technical support to surgeons, RNs, and anesthesia providers in the operating room. Anticipate supply and equipment needs; check for outdates, restock the operating room, and maintain adequate on-hand inventory.

Job Title

Surgical Technician – Orthopedic Experience Required

Location

Lamar, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Function as an integral member of the surgical team, providing technical support to surgeons, RNs, and anesthesia providers in the operating room
• Arrange, pass, and maintain accurate counts of surgical instruments and sterile supplies throughout procedures
• Assist with application of dressings and preparation and preservation of surgical specimens for testing
• Operate sterilizers and perform validation and verification testing of surgical instruments in the Sterile Processing area
• Clean, decontaminate, and inspect surgical instruments before and after cases to ensure proper sterility and working condition
• Anticipate supply and equipment needs; check for outdates, restock the operating room, and maintain adequate on-hand inventory

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of current experience as a Surgical Technician
• Orthopedic surgical experience required
• Must be registered as a Surgical Technician with the State of Colorado
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of aseptic principles and sterile technique

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a broad range of surgical specialties beyond orthopedics
• Familiarity with sterile processing workflows and sterilization validation procedures
• Ability to work effectively under moderate to high stress in a fast-paced operating room environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to a dedicated surgical services team in a hands-on, impactful clinical role
• Work in a setting that values technical expertise and collaborative patient care