Surgical Technologist III
About the role
Position Summary: The Surgical Technician III will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide assistance during surgical procedures performed in the department. The Surgery Technician III is experienced in all aspects of aseptic technique, setting up the required equipment and sterile supplies as needed for their assigned cases, pulling cases as needed, and breaking down cases at the end of the procedure. He/she is knowledgeable regarding instrumentation, equipment and supply needs for all types of surgical procedures. The Surgery Technician III performs delegated duties consistent with his/her scope of practice and functions within the philosophy and overall plan of care delivery. May assist with orienting new employees and is available for call assigned on a scheduled basis. When need arises, will perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. The Medical Center of Aurora/Centennial Medical Plaza expects our core values to be reflected in the way every employee interacts with co-workers, patients and family members, and with others in the community. The intent of these values is to assure that TMCA/CMP creates the environment where individuals choose to work, and that patient care services are of the highest quality. HCA HealthONE Centennial is part of HCA Healthcare, the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, with more than 170 care sites in the Denver metro area, including seven acute care hospitals, a dedicated flagship pediatric hospital, a rehabilitation hospital, CareNow® urgent care clinics, mental health campuses, imaging and surgery centers, physician practices, home and hospice care, and AirLife Denver, which provides regional critical care air and ground transportation.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills to provide assistance during surgical procedures.
- Apply aseptic technique and set up required equipment and sterile supplies.
- Pull cases as needed and break down cases at procedure end.
- Maintain knowledge of instrumentation, equipment, and supply needs for all surgical procedures.
- Perform delegated duties within scope of practice and follow the care delivery philosophy.
- Assist with orienting new employees.
- Be available for scheduled on‑call assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Registration as a Surgical Tech by Colorado Division of Registration (DORA).
- Current CST Certification from NBSTSA preferred.
- Graduated from an accredited program for Operating Room Technician.
- One year of experience as a Surgery Technician.
- Advanced knowledge of the scrub role and multiple surgical procedures.
- Demonstrates good organizational skills.
- Communicates positively and professionally with all internal and external customers.
- Authorized to handle medications, syringes, needles, etc., and accountable to the registered nurse for oversight of this practice.
Benefits
HCA HealthONE Centennial offers a total rewards package that supports health, life, career and retirement. Available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.