Surgical Technologist
2 weeks ago
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.
About Primary Children's Hospital
Located in Salt Lake City, Utah our hospital is the only Level I Pediatric Trauma center serving a five-state region. We have one of the busiest trauma programs in the country. Our hospital has a 32-bed PICU, 16-bed CICU, 28-bed Neuro Trauma Unit, and 50-bed level IV NICU. Our hospital is continuously ranked as one of the nation's best children's hospitals in 8 out of 10 pediatric specialties in the 2019-2020 Best Children's Hospitals survey b U.S. News & World Report.
About the Operating Room
We have 16 operating rooms and multiple specialty teams including ENT, Eyes, Plastics, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Cardiovascular, General, Urology, Gynecology, Transplant and Robot with most surgeries being performed Monday-Friday between 7AM - 5PM.
Shifts and Scheduling
To adequately staff the Operating Room, we have multiple shifts that all staff members rotate through. 7AM - 5:30PM is our most common shift with a limited number of 7AM - 7:30PM shifts. Shift times may be evaluated and changed over time to best serve the needs of the operating room. See shifts below:
7AM - 3:30PM
7AM - 5:30PM
7AM - 7:30PM
7PM - 7:30AM
11AM - 7:30PM
11AM - 11:30PM
After orientation is complete, staff will take call about 4 times in an eight-week schedule period. They will also rotate through the odd shifts as needed, roughly 4 in an eight-week schedule period. All holidays are divided up among staff members. The operating room is closed for scheduled cases on major holidays, but in house and call teams are scheduled for emergencies.
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The Surgical Technologist has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to Surgical Technologist levels II or III.
Job Essentials
Ensures room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
Maintains sterile field and safe environment.
Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
Prepares room and instruments for surgical procedure. May assist with sterile processing.
Assists the surgical staff during the procedure, within the scope of practice.
After procedure, cleans room and prepares for next procedure.
Identifies emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
Posting Specifics
Level I Pay Range: $23.25 - $35.89
Level II Pay Range: $25.58 - $39.49
Level III Pay Range: $28.15 - $43.42
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Full Time, Part Time, and PRN/On Call
Department: Operating Rooms - Primary Children's Hospital (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Shift Details: Variable hours, schedule will be discussed in interview.
This position could be filled as a Surgical Tech II or Surgical Tech III depending on experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications (Level I)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician program (ORT)
Or graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months, but not currently eligible to sit for Tech in Surgery exam (NCCT)
Or two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years.
Or International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the United States.
In addition to meeting Level I requirements (above), to qualify for a Level II/III role, you must also meet the following requirements:
Minimum Qualifications (Level II)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Competent in Basic Procedures or 1 or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix
Able to take assigned call
Must be in good standing.
Minimum Qualifications (Level III)
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants) and/or facility case mix.
Able to take assigned call
Must be in good standing
Preferred Qualifications
Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.
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. Managers will need to meet with new hires and determine certification course, projected certification window, and track progress.
Physical Requirements:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, sterile indicator tags, colors, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
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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.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment and instruments with precision and accuracy. This includes computer use and typing for documentation, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
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Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
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Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes 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).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position with personal protective equipment for an extended period of time.
Anticipated job posting close date:
09/30/2024
Location:
Primary Childrens Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$23.25 - $35.89
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