Surgical Technologist

CommonSpirit Health Mountain Region is committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community. With locations throughout Colorado, Utah, and Kansas, we deliver the same high standard of care to our employees as we do to our patients. Our 20 hospitals, emergency and urgent care centers, home care and hospice, Flight for Life Colorado ^TM , telehealth and over 240 physician practices and clinics offer endless opportunities! Here, you can grow your career and impact the people in the communities you serve.

CommonSpirit Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based health systems, with a team of over 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians. CommonSpirit operates more than 2,200 care sites and 140 hospitals, serving some of the most diverse communities across the nation, letting humankindness lead the way.

Surgical Techs may be eligible for a relocation bonus up to $8,000. Ask a recruitment team member for more information to learn more!

We are proud to share that we are known for our leading surgical services, state-of-the-art, minimally-invasive procedures and for having the best in robotics technology. Here, you'll work in partnership and learn from exceptional physicians and incredible nurses that value your skills and share a passion for innovation and outcome excellence. A surgical tech or SPD role is not just an opportunity to be a difference-maker, it's the chance to harness the knowledge, support and potential that surrounds you.

As a Surgical Tech/Scrub Tech you will:

• Work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
• Assist surgical team during operative procedures by arranging and inventorying sterile set-up of instruments, equipment and supplies for surgical cases and passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed.
• Assist in preparing and moving patients and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment and rooms.

Day to Day duties:

• Scrub on all cases.
• GEN, Ortho (trauma/totals/ Sports medicine), Urology, OB/GYN.
• No dedicated Service line teams. All Associates are cross trained for all services.
• Giving breaks and/or providing additional supplies and sterile instruments as needed during operations.
• Assisting with Room turnover and restocking for next day’s cases.
• Maintain Sterile field during procedures.
• Handing instruments to surgeons.
• Anticipating surgeon’s needs.
• Maintaining and updating preference cards.

4 OR Suites

Approx. 150-210+ cases per month

Schedule-40hrs/week- Days -0700-1530- Variable Days per surgical volume /unit needs

Call required- 1-2 weekday call shifts and 1x 24hr weekend call shift. per 6 week schedule block.

30 Min callback radius required 

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified candidates will need the following:

• One year of experience in a surgical setting preferred
• Experience in a specialty field preferred
• Basic Computer skills required
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association required
• Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program preferred
• Current registration as a Surgical Tech is required unless performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another verified Colorado license, certification or registration required

Physical Requirements - Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)

At CommonSpirit Mountain Region, we believe in the healing power of humanity and serving the common good through our dedicated work and shared mission to celebrate humankindness. 

The surgery department at St. Catherine Hospital – Dodge City, is nestled in the vibrant community of Dodge City. With four state-of-the-art operating rooms, an endoscopy suite, and a dedicated C-section suite, we are equipped to handle a comprehensive range of surgical procedures. From general surgery to orthopedics, OB/GYN, and spine surgery, our skilled team of surgeons deliver exceptional care with precision and dedication. Whether it's a routine check-up, a complex surgical intervention, or the joyous arrival of a new family member, we are here to provide personalized care tailored to each patient's individual needs. In our commitment to providing the highest standard of patient care, we maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 in the operating room and 1:2 in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). Our department is proud to serve as a beacon of health and healing for our community in Southwest Kansas. Here, we are more than colleagues—we are a close-knit family that fosters a supportive and collaborative environment where every member is valued and respected. We are united by a shared passion for healing, a commitment to excellence, and we are always seeking like-minded individuals to join our family.

““We are looking for skilled OR Nurses and Surgical Technologists to join our OR Team! We prefer nurses with circulating or scrub experience, but also support nurses with a goal of learning and becoming a professional in the OR specialty.  Both certified and non-certified surgical technologists are applicable to this role, and we will support you in becoming certified. The right candidate for us is a motivated, positive team player who is focused on high quality patient care and loves being in the OR. We are looking for team member who is willing to jump in to get the work done in a supportive environment”. Hiring Manager- Adam C.

Be sure to consider our generous benefits as part of your overall compensation!  Designed with your well-being in mind, our benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with generous match
• Daycare FSA that can include a company contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness and more! 

View more on our benefits HERE.