Job Title
Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room | Spine & Total Joint
Location
Lone Tree, CO | Acute Care – Operating Room (Spine & Joint)
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | Seasonal | 13-Week Assignment | Days | Monday–Friday, 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM | On-call required (weekends are call only)
Key Responsibilities
- Scrub and assist in a high-volume OR environment specializing in spine and total joint procedures, including ALIF, OLIF, DLIF, ACDF, ACDR, and total joint replacements
- Prepare and maintain the sterile field, anticipate surgeon needs, and pass instruments throughout procedures
- Operate and maintain specialty equipment specific to spine and joint surgical cases
- Participate in on-call rotation with a 30-minute response time requirement; night call runs Monday–Friday, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (no overnight required)
- Document and chart accurately using the facility's EMR system (Meditech)
- Collaborate with charge RN, unit secretary, and surgical team across up to 8–11 rooms staffed daily
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months of current hospital-based CST (Surgical Technologist) experience
- Active BLS certification required
- Active DORA (Colorado) and NBSTSA certifications required
- Demonstrated experience with large spinal fusions including ALIF, OLIF, DLIF, ACDF, and ACDR
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Spine scrub experience in a dedicated spine OR setting
- Joint scrub experience including total joint replacement procedures
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR
- Adaptable and flexible personality well-suited to a fast-paced, high-acuity surgical environment
Why Join Us
- Work alongside an experienced, tenured surgical team in a specialized spine and joint OR with access to advanced equipment and technology
- Scrubs are provided for OR and CST staff, supporting a seamless and professional work environment