Surgical Technologist OR

Intermountain Health•San Jose, CA

2d•$27 - $50•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 the Tech 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

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
Registered through DORA in the state of Colorado
Competent in Basic Procedures and two or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix (for Level II)
Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants) and/or facility case mix (for Level III)
Must be in good standing (for Level II/III)
Prior approval from the Surgical Services Director Council must be obtained before caregivers are moved into this role (for Level III)

Nice To Haves

This position could be filled as a Surgical Tech II or Surgical Tech III depending on experience and qualifications.

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.