Operating Room Technician Jobs in Colorado

Operating Room Technician jobs in Colorado are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated across hospital systems, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty surgical practices in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Aurora. Large employers with a lasting presence in the state include UCHealth, SCL Health (Intermountain), and HCA HealthONE, all of which maintain ongoing hiring for surgical tech staff at multiple facilities. The most sought-after specialties in Colorado listings are orthopedic and trauma surgery, cardiovascular procedures, and robotic-assisted surgical support. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles124+
Top employerUCHealth
Top cityDenver, CO
Cities hiring36
Work type91% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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UCHealth
RN Operating Room
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UCHealth
New 23h ago
RN Operating Room
UCHealth
Aurora, Colorado
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38.91 - $60.31/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification
10,000+

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Nights
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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
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Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Nights
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Thornton, Colorado
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$37.2 - $43.8/hr
1,001-5,000

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
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Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | Operating Room (OR) - Contract - Days
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Thornton, Colorado
Allied Health
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
$37.2 - $43.8/hr
1,001-5,000

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American Traveler
Travel RN - Operating Room
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American Traveler
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Travel RN - Operating Room
American Traveler
Lone Tree, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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American Traveler
Travel RN - Operating Room
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American Traveler
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Travel RN - Operating Room
American Traveler
Boulder, Colorado
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Operating Room Technician Jobs by City in Colorado

Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Englewood
11 jobs
Aurora
9 jobs
Colorado Springs
8 jobs
Thornton
7 jobs
Lone Tree
7 jobs
Grand Junction
6 jobs
Wheat Ridge
5 jobs
Longmont
4 jobs

Operating Room Technician Job Market in Colorado

A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • UCHealth
    UCHealth20
  • American Traveler
    American Traveler13
  • HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
    HealthTrust Workforce Solutions11
  • CommonSpirit Health
    CommonSpirit Health10
  • Intermountain Health
    Intermountain Health7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services27
  • Human Resources1
  • Consulting & Professional Services1

What Colorado Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Colorado.

  • CST credential (Certified Surgical Technologist) recognized by Colorado hiring facilities required
  • Completion of an accredited surgical technology program (CAAHEP or ABHES-accredited preferred)
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
  • Demonstrated sterile field and scrub technique experience in an acute care OR setting
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift surgical equipment as needed
  • Familiarity with electronic health record systems and surgical preference card management

Operating Room Technician Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a operating room technician in Colorado?

Colorado does not require a state-issued license to work as an operating room technician, but nearly all employers require national certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. To earn that credential, candidates must complete an accredited surgical technology program at a Colorado community college or vocational school, then pass the CST examination. Keeping certification current requires continuing education through the Association of Surgical Technologists.

Which companies hire operating room technicians in Colorado?

Companies currently hiring operating room technicians in Colorado include UCHealth, American Traveler, and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Colorado's large integrated health systems and ambulatory surgery centers across the Front Range generate the most consistent volume of surgical technologist openings in the state.

Which Colorado cities have the most operating room technician jobs?

Denver, Englewood, and Aurora have the most operating room technician openings in Colorado. Denver anchors the market as the home of UCHealth, HCA HealthONE, and several Level I trauma centers, while Colorado Springs and Aurora generate steady demand through their own hospital campuses and growing suburban surgery center networks that serve the broader Front Range population.

Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Colorado?

Yes, but they're rare. Operating room technician work is fundamentally hands-on and performed in sterile surgical environments, so the vast majority of roles require in-person presence. About 9% of operating room technician openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions are typically limited to surgical technology education, training coordination, or instrument supply roles rather than direct patient-care scrub positions.

How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Colorado with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to surgical technologist new-graduate or extern programs run by large Colorado health systems such as UCHealth and HCA HealthONE, which periodically hire recent graduates from accredited programs for structured orientation tracks. Candidates coming from adjacent roles like central sterile processing technician or surgical aide can leverage that hands-on OR exposure when applying. Holding a current CST credential, even without years of experience, is the single strongest signal Colorado employers look for in entry-level candidates.

Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Colorado?

You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate, which lists current Colorado openings across hospital systems, surgery centers, and specialty practices. Search the listings, identify the roles that fit your credentials and experience level, and apply directly to the positions that match.

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