PRN Surgical Technologist

Intermountain Health

1d • $32 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

The OR Tech (ORT) 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. Essential Functions Ensure operating room and surgical items meet sterilization criteria, maintain a sterile field, and address safety processes. 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. Act as a service-line specialty lead, overseeing specialty areas, coordinating assignments, and ensuring proper staffing. Respond to questions and issues, train and validate staff competency. Assist with orientation of new hires and may participate as a clinical coach.

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 Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Re-implants) and/or facility case mix.
• Able to take assigned call.
• Must be in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
• Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.

Nice To Haves

• Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below. Certification is expected after hire as follows: Surgical Technologists who graduated from an accredited program must certify within one year of hire (may use either NBSTSA or NCCT certification). Surgical Technologists who have graduated from non-accredited programs or completed on-the-job or military training, need to certify as soon as possible. This can be done upon graduation or, according to the NCCT requirements, take beyond one year in order to meet worked hours (>6000) and case tracking requirements.
• Managers will need to meet with new hires and determine certification course, projected certification window, and track progress.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operating room and surgical items meet sterilization criteria, maintain a sterile field, and address safety processes.
• 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.
• Act as a service-line specialty lead, overseeing specialty areas, coordinating assignments, and ensuring proper staffing.
• Respond to questions and issues, train and validate staff competency.
• Assist with orientation of new hires and may participate as a clinical coach.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed