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Surgical Technician - Orthopedic
Location: Lamar, Colorado
Start Date: 08-17-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Generally 6:30am-2:30pm M-F with rotating On Call for nights and weekends. May have to stay late due to surgery case late.
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $56 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide technical support to surgeons, RNs, and anesthesia providers in the operating room
- Arrange supplies and instruments, ensuring accurate counts throughout procedures
- Pass sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon during operations
- Help apply dressings and prepare/preserve specimens for testing
- Operate sterilizers and run tests to validate sterilization of surgical instruments
- Ensure sterility of packaged supplies and proper functioning of instruments pre- and post-surgery
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technician (CST) with a minimum of 5 years current experience
- Registered as a Surg Tech with the State of Colorado
- Experience in orthopedic surgery required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment
- Strong attention to detail and aseptic technique
Knowledge & Skills
- Expertise in sterile processing and aseptic technique
- Knowledge of orthopedic surgical instruments and procedures
- Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and manage supplies efficiently
- Physical stamina for long periods of standing, walking, and lifting
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Lamar, Colorado
Explore the scenic beauty of southeastern Colorado! In Lamar, enjoy outdoor activities like hiking at Two Buttes State Wildlife Area or visiting the historic Lamar Downtown. Take weekend trips to the Great Sand Dunes National Park or the vibrant city of Pueblo for cultural attractions and dining.
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Surgical Technician - Orthopedic? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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