Job Description

Surgical Technologist OR at Intermountain Health summary:

A Surgical Technologist (ORT I) supports surgical teams by preparing the operating room, instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment to ensure safe and successful operative procedures. They assist surgeons during operations, manage sterilization processes, respond to emergencies, and help with room turnover and cleaning. This role requires certification, life support skills, and adherence to safety protocols, with opportunities for career advancement within surgical technology levels.

Job Description:

The OR Tech (ORT) I, 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 selected candidate 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.

Shifts and Scheduling

Full-time, 40 hours/week. 5, 8 hour shifts. Weekend rotation and call required

The Surgical Technologist role has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to Surgical Technologist levels II or III.

Essential Functions

• The ORT I, has accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintains the sterile field and a safe environment.
• The tech recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
• The ORT I, prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
• The ORT I, may assist with sterile processing.
• This tech will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT scope of practice.
• The ORT I, 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.
• The ORT I, has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to ORT II, III and IV.

Posting Specifics

• Level I Pay Range: $26.48 - $40.87/hour (depending on experience)

• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and many more benefits)

• Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. 5, 8 hour shifts. Weekend rotation and call required

• Location: Operating Rooms - St. Mary's Medical Center (Grand Junction, Colorado)

Skills

• Surgeries
• Life Support
• Sterile Processing
• Sterile Field
• Sterility
• Surgical Services
• Emergency Situations
• Sterilization
• Supervision

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix.
• Able to take assigned call.

• Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active National Certification as an ORT in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• 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.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• 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.
• 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.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:

Grand Junction

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$26.48 - $40.87

We 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.

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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.

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Keywords:

surgical technologist, operating room technician, sterilization, surgical instruments, sterile field, emergency response, surgical services, life support, patient care, operating room preparation

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Immediate start, Shift work, Weekend work,

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