Surgical Technologist - Intermountain Health

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 Riverton Hospital

Since November 2, 2009, Riverton Hospital has served as a full-service community hospital dedicated to high-quality patient care in a healing environment.

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Riverton Hospital was the first hospital in Utah to house a special pediatric unit operated by Primary Children’s Hospital. We provide state-of-the art-cancer care and treatments close to home. Patients can receive chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and infusion/IV services significantly reducing commuting and treatment time.

Riverton Hospital has received a Level IV trauma center designation from the Utah Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. Earning a Level IV trauma center designation certifies Riverton Hospital can provide advanced trauma life support to evaluate and stabilize patients before transferring them to a higher-level trauma center, if needed. Level IV trauma centers must also meet strict criteria and be equipped to provide advanced trauma life support at all times.

Scheduling and Shift

This is a Monday through Friday from 0700-1530 position (40 hours per week).

There is call required. Weekend call is a rotating call of 24 hours Friday at 2300 to Saturday at 2300 or Saturday at 2300 to Sunday at 2300. Holiday call is chosen by lottery and will be 4 shifts per year with varying hours (8-24 depending on the holiday).

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

• Department: Operating Rooms - Riverton Hospital (Riverton, 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, 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

• Surgical Technologist with CVOR, Neuro, and Transplant experience

• 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.

• 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 and instruments with precision and accuracy. This includes computer use and typing for documentation, 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 with personal protective equipment for an extended period of time.

Location:

Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital

Work City:

Riverton

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.

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