Certified Surgical Technologist

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

• Location: Denver, CO
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Schedule: Days | Rotating Weekends | On-Call Required
• Shift Options:

  • 4×10s or 3×12s

  • Start times: 6:30 AM or 9:00 AM

• Pay Range: $26.52 – $40.90/hour (based on experience)
• On-Call Differential: $2.00/hour
• Sign-On Bonus: $15,000
• Relocation Assistance: $5,000 (for candidates relocating 75+ miles)

Overview

A Level IV trauma, high-acuity acute care hospital in the Denver area is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support a large, advanced Surgical Services department. This role supports complex adult and pediatric surgical cases in a technologically advanced OR environment with direct ICU access.

This opportunity is ideal for CSTs who are confident scrubbing high-complexity cases, value teamwork, and want to work in a tertiary/quaternary surgical setting with strong financial incentives.

Responsibilities

• Perform the scrub role for a wide range of surgical procedures while maintaining strict aseptic technique.

• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies for assigned cases.

• Anticipate surgeon needs and provide efficient intraoperative support.

• Assist with case breakdown and preparation for subsequent or next-day procedures.

• Demonstrate proficiency with instrumentation, equipment, and supplies across multiple surgical specialties.

• Serve as a preceptor and resource for new surgical technologists and students as needed.

• Participate in on-call rotation as required by unit needs.

• Support patient safety initiatives and comply with all surgical protocols and standards.

Clinical Environment

• Level IV Trauma designation

• 18 Operating Rooms, including hybrid suites and integrated spine/navigation rooms

• Advanced surgical technology, including robotics and complex imaging

• ICU directly attached to the OR

Service Lines Include:
Complex Spine, Joint Revision, Limb Preservation, Orthopedic Oncology, Transplant (Liver & Kidney), Neuro, Trauma, High-Risk OB, Vascular, ENT, GYN, Plastics, General Surgery, Dedicated Spine and Transplant Services

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.

• Current CST certification (NBSTSA).

• Active Colorado Surgical Technologist registration (DORA).

• BLS certification.

• Minimum 1 year of recent OR experience as a Surgical Technologist.

• Ability to participate in on-call rotation and reside within 30 minutes of the facility.

Preferred

• Experience scrubbing complex or specialty surgical cases.

• Experience serving as a preceptor or mentor.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay with on-call differential.

• $15,000 sign-on bonus.

• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Retirement plan with employer contribution.

• Paid time off and holiday benefits.

• Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities.

Ideal For

Certified Surgical Technologists seeking a high-acuity OR environment, advanced surgical cases, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful financial incentives in a major metropolitan market.

Keywords 

Certified Surgical Technologist, CST, Surgical Tech, OR Tech, Operating Room Technologist, Trauma OR CST
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