Surgical Technologist OR

Intermountain Health

6d•$26 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Technologists perform various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. It is expected that Surgical Technologists will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined. Shifts and Scheduling Full-time, 40 hours/week. 10-hour shifts. 6:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Call and holiday shifts required. Surgical Technologists have pathway opportunities identified for advancement to Surgical Technologist levels II or III.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician program (ORT)
Or graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months, but not currently eligible to sit for Tech in Surgery exam (NCCT)
Or two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years.
Or hired for on-the-job training in a rural hospital
Or International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Competent in basic procedures or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix
Able to take assigned call
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.
Must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist.
Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.
Certification is required after hire as follows: Surgical Technologists who graduated from an accredited program must certify within one year of hire (may use either NBSTSA or NCCT certification).
Surgical Technologists who have graduated from non-accredited programs or completed on-the-job or military training, need to certify as soon as possible. This can be done upon graduation or, according to the NCCT requirements, take beyond one year in order to meet worked hours (>6000) and case tracking requirements.
Managers will need to meet with new hires and determine certification course, projected certification window, and track progress.

Responsibilities

Ensures room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
Maintains sterile field and safe environment.
Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
Prepares room and instruments for surgical procedure.
May assist with sterile processing.
Assists the surgical staff during the procedure, within the scope of practice.
After procedure, cleans room and prepares for next procedure.
Identifies emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.