Surgical Technologist
7 days ago
The Surgical Technologist is an essential member of the surgical team, responsible for preparing the operating room, maintaining a sterile environment, and assisting the surgical staff during procedures. This role requires collaboration under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, ensuring patient safety and adherence to operational protocols. Opportunities exist for career advancement through different levels of certification and specialization in various surgical fields such as orthopedics and robotics.
Job Description:
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 LDS Hospital
Intermountain LDS Hospital has provided high quality care for over 115 years and is acknowledged as a Robotic Epicenter location and our national outcomes reflect that designation. Additionally, LDS Hospital has been designated in 2022 as the US News and World Report Top Orthopedic Hospital for the state of Utah. You would be joining a team that is a surgical services leader in the nation. In 2022 alone, patients from over half of the states in the country have traveled to Utah to have surgery at LDS Hospital.
LDS Hospital is a national Destination Center of Excellence for Bariatrics Surgery and Orthopedics Surgery. As a specialized surgery center in the Intermountain Health system, we treat extremely complex patients – from complex surgical oncology patients to procedures done by only a few surgeons in the country. The LDS Hospital team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, nurses and technicians work together collaboratively to create a patient-centered environment that allows for an extraordinary patient experience.
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 - 40 hours per week
Location: Operating Rooms - LDS Hospital (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Shift Details: Schedule will be discussed in interview.
You may be eligible for the shift differentials up to 25% (evening/weekend 10%, night 15%)
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.
Location:
Intermountain Health LDS HospitalWork City:
Salt Lake CityWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$23.25 - $35.89We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous 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.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All positions subject to close without notice.
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