Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - $43 to $48 per hour in Denver, CO

AlliedTravelCareers is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified CST in Denver, Colorado, 80012!

Surgical Technologist | Lakewood, CO | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a highly skilled Operating Room team where your expertise, precision, and commitment to patient safety help ensure outstanding surgical outcomes. We’re seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to support surgeons and the perioperative team in Lakewood, CO. If you thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, this opportunity is ready for you!

Job Details

• Position: Surgical Technologist
• Location: Lakewood
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3x12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Pay Rate: $43 to $48 per hour

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with sterile instruments, equipment, and surgical supplies before procedures
• Maintain a sterile field throughout surgical procedures using strict aseptic techniques
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies during operations
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team to ensure efficient workflow
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts before, during, and after surgical procedures
• Prepare, inspect, and organize surgical instrument trays and specialized equipment
• Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and safe transfer before and after surgery
• Handle and label surgical specimens according to facility protocols
• Perform efficient operating room turnover between cases
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, sterilization, and patient safety standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, registered nurses, anesthesia providers, and other perioperative staff to deliver exceptional patient care

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential preferred or required per facility policy
• Minimum 2 years of recent Surgical Technologist experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Experience assisting with a variety of surgical specialties preferred
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and operating room procedures
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety
• Ability to stand for extended periods and assist during lengthy surgical procedures

Skills:

Anesthesiology, Asepsis, Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Groundskeeping, Healthcare, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Maintain Compliance, Operations Processes, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Standards, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Surgical Supplies, Team Player, Technical Support

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