Surgical Technologist - Transplant Organ Recovery & Perfusion

Intermountain Health

3d • $35 - $54

About The Position

The OR Tech IV 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. About this role Frequent travel out of state via small aircraft (Intermountain Life Flight) Call - coverage for nights, weekends, holidays 36-40 Scheduled Hours Essential Functions Support system-wide surgical operations and safety plans. Ensure sterilization criteria are met and maintain a sterile, safe environment. Prepare the operating room and instruments, assist with sterile processing, and support surgeons within the ORT scope of practice. Identify and respond to emergency situations, assist with room turnover and cleaning. Participate in training and mentoring, providing at least one educational offering per year. Perform as either a specialty leader or clinical expert: Specialty Leader: Oversee specialty areas, coordinate case flow, assignments, and staff training. Clinical Expert: Scrub high-acuity cases, train and mentor caregivers, and assist with new hire orientation.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, or: Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam), or Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/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 U.S.
• Competent in Level III or IV Cases in high acuity specialty areas such as (Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants, Plastics Craniofacial, Major abdominal General Surgery cases, Major ortho trauma) and/or facility case mix in Level II Trauma Facility or Quaternary Center.
• Able to take assigned specialty call in Level II Trauma Facility or Quaternary Center
• Must be in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 2 years OR Experience
• Preferred 2 years OPO Surgical Recovery Experience
• Active National Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist
• Verify existing, or obtain either CCTC, CPTC, or CTP certifications related to the field of transplantation o Complete within 1 year of hire and maintain certification

Responsibilities

• Support system-wide surgical operations and safety plans.
• Ensure sterilization criteria are met and maintain a sterile, safe environment.
• Prepare the operating room and instruments, assist with sterile processing, and support surgeons within the ORT scope of practice.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations, assist with room turnover and cleaning.
• Participate in training and mentoring, providing at least one educational offering per year.
• Oversee specialty areas, coordinate case flow, assignments, and staff training.
• Scrub high-acuity cases, train and mentor caregivers, and assist with new hire orientation.

Benefits

• We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
• Intermountain Health’s 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed