Surgical Technologist

Intermountain Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist 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 Surgical Technologist 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 (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 International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Competent in basic procedures or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix.
• Able to take assigned call.
• Must be in good standing.
• 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).
• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
• Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
• Pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Technologist with 1+ years of experience.
• Surgical Technologist with proficiency scrubbing into Ortho, Robotics, General Surgery, GYN, ENT, and Urology cases.
• Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Certification is required 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintains the sterile field and a safe environment.
• Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
• Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
• May assist with sterile processing.
• Assists the surgeon(s) during the procedure within the ORT scope of practice.
• Identifies emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
• Assists with room turnover, cleaning, and prepares for the next procedure upon completion of the procedure.
• Supports system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices.
• Actively participates in the surgical operations safety plan.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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.
• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed