Surgical Technologist PRN

Intermountain Health

23h • $27 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist works as a member of the surgical team to help ensure safe and successful operative procedures. The position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and reports directly to Surgical Services management. The technologist supports system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices and actively participates in the surgical operations safety plan. The role is based in the operating rooms at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. PRN shifts may be 8, 10, 12, or shorter hours as needed, with variable day, night, and weekend scheduling. Advancement pathways to Surgical Technologist II or III are available, and the position may be filled at Level II or III depending on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• For Level I, completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program; or graduation from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months while not yet eligible to sit for the NCCT Tech in Surgery exam; or two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years; or hire for on-the-job training in a rural hospital; or equivalent international training and legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Competency in basic procedures or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix for Level I.
• For Level II, competency in basic procedures and two or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix.
• For Level III, competency in basic procedures and two or more specialty areas, such as Orthopedics, Robotics, Neuro, Cardiovascular, Trauma, Transplant, or Reimplants, and/or facility case mix.
• Able to take assigned call.
• Must be in good standing for Level II and Level III roles.
• Registered through DORA in the state of Colorado.
• Meet certification requirements after hire: graduates of accredited programs must certify within one year of hire through NBSTSA or NCCT; graduates of non-accredited programs and those with on-the-job or military training must certify as soon as possible, subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
• Ability to see and read information and labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, and identify equipment and supplies.
• Ability to communicate verbally and hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity to manipulate delicate and complex equipment precisely, with frequent computer use and typing.
• Ability to lift, bend, carry supplies and equipment, transfer patients, walk, and assist with patient transport or ambulation; may push or pull gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Ability to stand in a stationary position for an extended period.

Nice To Haves

• Active national certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the operating room and surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintain the sterile field and a safe environment.
• Recognize and address sharps and fire safety processes.
• Prepare the operating room and instruments for surgical procedures; may assist with sterile processing.
• Assist surgical staff during procedures within the scope of practice.
• Clean the room and prepare it for the next procedure after each procedure.
• Identify emergency situations and exercise judgment when implementing emergency response procedures.
• Support system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices and participate in the surgical operations safety plan.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed