Surgical Technologist

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Job description

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 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 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.

Watch this video for brief tour of Primary Children's and for more info:

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.

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

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.

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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