Surgical Technologist OB

Intermountain Health

6d • $27 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The OR Tech III performs 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 the ORT III 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval
• Graduation from formal, accredited surgical technologist program is required
• Registered in state of practice as a Surgical Technologist is required
• NCCT Surgical Technologist certification (TS-C) or NBSTSA certification is required

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of OR scrubbing experience is preferred
• 1 year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients.
• Assembles, organizes and completes case carts according to doctors preference lists.
• Provides appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and provides and maintains a sterile environment.
• May assist surgeon by passing instruments to surgeon during cases.
• Counts sponges, needles, blades and instruments using proper technique and established policy.
• Assists in maintenance and care of specimens and prepares for laboratory analysis.
• Handles specimens, implants, dressings, soiled instruments, contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with established policy and recommended standards of practice.
• Assists with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up, replacement and restocking of supplies and equipment.
• Cares for instruments and equipment.
• Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift.

Benefits

• PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution.
• The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates.
• Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED