Surgical Technologist – Surgical Center
| Company | Intermountain Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Location | Murray, UT, USA |
| Salary | $25.58 – $39.49 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 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.
- Competent in Basic Procedures or 1 or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix (for Level II).
- Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants) and/or facility case mix (for Level III).
- Able to take assigned call (for Level II and III).
- Must be in good standing (for Level II and III).
Responsibilities
- 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.
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.