Surgical Technologist OR

Intermountain Health•San Jose, CA

7d•$29 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The OR Tech (ORT) II 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 II 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. This position could be filled as a Surgical Tech II or Surgical Tech III depending on experience and qualifications. The ORT II may assist with sterile processing. This tech will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT scope of practice. Can identify emergency situations and exercise judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies. On completion of the procedure, the tech will assist with room turnover, cleaning, and prepare for the next procedure. Is expected to participate in training and mentoring. This is separate from the clinical coach role (i.e. students, orderlies, etc.). This person will also provide or assist with at least one educational offering or a short-term project per year to the department under the direction of the OR Manager (i.e. skills lab, in-services, equipment review, x-ray gown inventory etc.) Has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to ORT III.

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 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 two or more specialty areas/facility case mix.
Able to take assigned call.
Must be in good standing.
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.
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.
Prior approval from the Surgical Services Director Council must be obtained before caregivers are moved into this role.

Nice To Haves

Active National Certification as an ORT in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist.
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

Performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure.
Functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management.
Supports system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices.
Actively participates in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.
Has accountability for ensuring 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.
Assists the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays 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.
Participates in training and mentoring.
Provides or assists with at least one educational offering or a short-term project per year to the department under the direction of the OR Manager.
Has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to ORT III.