Surgical Technologist CVOR

Job Description: The Surgical Technologist CVOR 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. Use of this job code must be reviewed and approved by the Surgical Services Director's Council. Transition & Relocation Assistance Available We understand that making a move for a new opportunity can come with additional expenses. To support your transition to Intermountain Health, transition or relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates based on individual circumstances. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.

What We're Looking For We're seeking an experienced

CVOR Surgical Technologist

who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced cardiovascular operating room. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in supporting complex surgical procedures, maintains the highest standards of sterile technique, and works collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, and the entire surgical team.

Only candidates with recent CVOR Surgical Technologist experience, including experience assisting with cardiovascular procedures, will be considered.

Essential Functions Support system-wide surgical operations and safety plans. Ensure sterilization criteria are met and maintain a sterile, safe environment. Prepare the operating room and instruments, assist with sterile processing, and support surgeons within the ORT scope of practice. Identify and respond to emergency situations, assist with room turnover and cleaning. Participate in training and mentoring, providing at least one educational offering per year. Perform as either a specialty leader or clinical expert: Specialty Leader: Oversee specialty areas, coordinate case flow, assignments, and staff training. Clinical Expert: Scrub high-acuity cases, train and mentor caregivers, and assist with new hire orientation.

Skills Psychological Traumas Operating Theatres Surgical Services General Surgery Sterile Processing Cross Training Mentorship Supervision Recruiting Sterile Field

Posting Specifics Level IV Pay Range: $35.60 - $54.93 Benefits Eligible: Yes Shift Details: Full Time - 40 hours per week Department: Operating Room - Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, Utah) Shift Details: Variable hours, schedule will be discussed in interview.

This position could be filled as a Surgical Tech III or Surgical Tech IV depending on experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers certification 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 Level III or IV Cases in high acuity specialty areas such as (Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants, Plastics Craniofacial, Major abdominal General Surgery cases, Major ortho trauma) and/or facility case mix in Level II Trauma Facility or Quaternary Center. Able to take assigned specialty call in Level II Trauma Facility or Quaternary Center Must be in good standing. Prior approval from the Surgical Services Director Council must be obtained before caregivers are moved into this role.

Preferred Qualifications Surgical Technologist with 2+ years of experience. Surgical Technologist with proficiency scrubbing into high acuity cases such as Neuro, Cardiovascular, Transplants, and Trauma. 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