Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

As our Surgical Tech, you will work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN, bringing your certified expertise to keep the operating room organized, sterile, and ready for safe, efficient surgical procedures.

Every day, you will arrange and inventory sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical cases, passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed throughout the procedure. You will also assist in preparing and moving patients, along with sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases.

To be successful in this role, you will need current surgical technology certification, strong attention to detail, solid knowledge of sterile technique, and the ability to stay calm and communicate effectively as part of a fast-paced surgical team.

We are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus and up to $10,000 relocation assistance to new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Schedule: 36hrs/ Week -Variable days per surgical volume and current unit needs

Call Required-Approx 5 call shifts in 6 weeks 1900-0700 weeknights and 700-1900, 1900-0700 on weekends

30min Callback radius required. Sleep rooms available

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.
• Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association
• Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado.

Preferred

• One (1) year of experience in a surgical setting
• Experience in a specialty field
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program.
• Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or Certification as a Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

The Surgical Technologist at Mercy Regional Medical Center serves as a vital member of the surgical team, providing expert scrub support across a diverse range of specialties, including Spine, Orthopedics, Robotics, Urology, Plastics, ENT, GYN, and Ophthalmology. Operating within a high-volume department of 9 OR suitesincluding a dedicated labor and delivery room for C-sectionsyou will manage 2030+ daily cases by maintaining a sterile field, anticipating surgeon needs, and facilitating seamless instrument transitions. Beyond clinical scrubbing, this role is essential to operational throughput, encompassing efficient room turnover, restocking, and the proactive maintenance of surgeon preference cards. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and is committed to supporting our surgical team in delivering high-quality, efficient patient care.

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.