Surgical Technologist OR

Intermountain Health

1d•$27 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Technologists work as members of the surgical team to help ensure safe and successful operative procedures. The position works 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. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week night position scheduled Monday through Thursday, with no on-call or weekend requirements stated for the schedule. The role has advancement pathways to Surgical Technologist II or III. Depending on experience and qualifications, the position may be filled at Level I, II, or III.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Meet one of the listed Level I qualification 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 international training equivalent and legal authorization to work in the United States.
Be competent in basic procedures or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix for Level I.
For Level II, be competent in basic procedures and two or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix, and be in good standing.
For Level III, be competent in basic procedures and two or more specialty areas, such as Orthopedics, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, or Reimplants, and/or facility case mix, and be in good standing.
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.
The qualifications list states the candidate must be able to take assigned call.

Responsibilities

Ensure the operating room and all 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 each procedure.
Identify emergency situations and use judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
Support system-wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices.
Participate in the surgical operations safety plan.