Certified Surgical Technologist

CommonSpirit Health•Salt Lake, UT

17d

About The Position

At Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake, the Certified Surgical Technologist supports a 10-suite surgical department that averages 350–400 cases per month. The role scrubs for a range of specialties, including Neuro, Orthopedics (trauma and totals), Bariatrics, ENT, and Plastics, and also supports Endoscopy, the Cath Lab, and IV therapy. There are no service teams; team members are cross-trained to cover all services. Working under the supervision of the surgeon and RN, the Surgical Technologist helps keep the operating room organized, sterile, and ready for safe, efficient procedures. Duties include arranging and inventorying sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies; passing items to surgeons and nurses during procedures; assisting with patient preparation and movement; and sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases. The position calls for attention to detail, knowledge of sterile technique, calmness, and effective communication in a fast-paced surgical team. The schedule is 40 hours per week on variable day shifts based on surgical volume and unit needs. Call is required, approximately 5–7 call shifts per six-week schedule, with a required 30-minute call-back radius. Relocation assistance of up to $10,000 is offered to eligible new hires.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of an approved Surgical Technician program.
Current Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association.
Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or certification as a Tech in Surgery from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
Current registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) as a surgical technologist for associates working in Colorado. A person performing Surgical Tech functions within the scope of another Colorado license, certification, or registration does not need to register as a Surgical Tech.
Strong attention to detail and knowledge of sterile technique.
Ability to stay calm and communicate effectively as part of a fast-paced surgical team.
Ability to provide required call coverage, approximately 5–7 call shifts per six-week schedule, and meet the 30-minute call-back radius requirement.

Nice To Haves

Previous operating room experience is highly preferred.
One year of experience in a surgical setting.
Experience in a specialty field.

Responsibilities

Maintain sterile technique during procedures by checking package integrity, indicators, and opening procedures.
Perform appropriate counts with the circulator before the operation, before incision closure, and as needed.
Prepare the back table and Mayo stand, anticipating the surgeon’s needs and using the surgeon’s preference card.
Set up the sterile table with the instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications or solutions needed for the procedure.
Pass instruments and other items to surgeons and nurses as needed during procedures.
Assist with preparing and moving patients.
Sterilize and clean instruments, equipment, and operating rooms between cases.
Provide on-call coverage outside standard scheduled hours according to department and/or facility policy.
Anticipate potential problems or complications during cases.
Adjust quickly and prepare for emergent cases that change workflow.
Scrub for a variety of surgical specialties and support Endoscopy, the Cath Lab, and IV therapy.