Surgical Technologist Nights

Intermountain Health

18d•$32 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgical team who performs duties to support safe and successful operative procedures. The position works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management. The employee is expected to support system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices and actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week night position at Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, with no on-call or weekend requirements. The position may be filled at Level I, II, or III depending on experience and qualifications. Advancement pathways to Surgical Technologist II or III are identified. The listed hourly pay range for the posting is $32.34–$49.94, with actual pay dependent on experience. Shift differentials of 10% for evening and 15% for night work may apply on top of base pay, depending on the shift worked. The role includes preparing the operating room, instruments, and supplies; maintaining a sterile and safe environment; assisting surgical staff within the scope of practice; and cleaning and resetting the room after procedures. Employees must be prepared to recognize and respond to emergencies. Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered with the State of Colorado. Benefits are offered, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), among other programs.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Meet at least one of the listed Level I pathways: completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician program; graduation from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months while not currently eligible to sit for the Tech in Surgery exam (NCCT); two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years; hiring for on-the-job training in a rural hospital; or equivalent international training and legal authorization to work in the United States.
For Level I, demonstrate competency in basic procedures or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix.
For Level II, meet Level I requirements and demonstrate competency in basic procedures and two or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix.
For Level III, meet Level I requirements and demonstrate 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.
For Level II and Level III, be in good standing.
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice with the State of Colorado.
The qualifications list ability to take assigned call, although this position's schedule states no on-call requirements.

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 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 an operation.
Identify emergency situations and use judgment when implementing response procedures.
Support system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices.
Participate in the surgical operations safety plan.