Surgical Technologist - Greater Provo area Hospitals - Intermountain Health

Job Description:

The OR Tech 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 ORT I 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.
Job Description

This posting is for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN/On Call needs.

Opportunities within Surgical Services

Surgical Operations offers Surgical Technologist (ST) positions at each of these facilities:

• American Fork Hospital :

  https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/american-fork-hospital/

• Orem Community Hospital:

  https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/orem-community-hospital/

• Spanish Fork Hospital:

  https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/spanish-fork-hospital/

• Utah Valley Hospital:

  https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/utah-valley-hospital/

Interested candidates may post their application for the overall range of units but if desired, can elect to work in their single facility of choice. The surgical operations environment is team-oriented with multi-disciplinary groups including surgeons, gastroenterologists, dentists, anesthesiologists, surgical techs, orderlies and nurses. The surgical technologist is a central team member in these diverse teams and has many different levels of colleagues to lean on and collaborate to provide the patient with a safe and extraordinary experience.

Care of the patient in surgery is a complex yet intriguing environment. Many of our facilities offer general, urology, plastics, ENT, Ophthalmology, and Orthopedics. Larger facilities also include neurosurgery, cardiovascular, trauma and transplant services. Surgical techs are compensated for certification. We also offer career progression with Surg Tech levels I, II and III and in some facilities, specialty team leadership positions. Intermountain Healthcare employs a Surgical Technology Practice Council as our Surgical Technologists are valuable team members with decision making rights for practice and policies that impact their individual work. We also employ specialty teams in certain settings where a Surgical Technologists who desire to become an expert may practice in a single specialty most of the time. Or if desired, a surgical technologist may work in a variety of settings and float within several hospitals in a geographical area. We have a place for every type of candidate!

Surgical services shifts are primarily Monday-Friday, daytime work and allow for 8, 10- and 12-hour shifts equaling part- or full-time hours, depending on personal circumstances and availability. Some limited night shifts with a set schedule are available for the person who wants to work nights allowing for family or school obligations. Due to limited emergencies and late cases, some evening and occasional weekend call for daytime staff may be involved. However, in most of our geographical areas, rural and community hospital settings allow for more weekday, daytime care. Rural facilities also allow for broader skill development as our rural surgical teams’ cross cover several areas. There is a spot for every personal circumstance! Apply for a position in surgical services and we will help you discover where suits you best!

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

• Shift Details: Variable hours, schedule will be discussed in interview.

Benefits: For more details regarding our benefits, Click here.

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 American Fork Hospital, Intermountain Health Orem Community Hospital, Intermountain Health Spanish Fork Hospital, Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital

Work City:

Provo

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.