Surgical Technician, Certified

Ashley Regional Medical Center; Vernal (UT); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Employee wellness programs

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Ashley Regional Medical Center in Vernal, Utah seeks a Surgical Tech to maintain the sterile field in the operating room and assist the surgical team by passing instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. Reports to: Director Surgery/OR.

Minimum high school diploma; Surgical technologist program preferred. BLS certification required within one month of hire. Comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Formación

• High School diploma or equivalent; completion of a surgical technology program preferred.
• Ability to think critically, make quick judgments, and work with minimal supervision.
• Capable of functioning effectively in a high-stress operating room environment.

Responsabilidades

• Set up the operating room before procedures and organize sterile instruments and supplies.
• Pass instruments, sutures, and sponges to the surgical team during surgery.
• Maintain sterile fields, handle equipment, and assist with specimen handling as directed.
• Adhere to standards and participate in hospital in-service training; provide age-appropriate care.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Minimal supervision

Stress management

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Surgical technology program

Descripción del empleo

Your Experience Matters

Ashley Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Surgical Tech joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to

Ashley Regional Medical Center

Surgical Tech

Job Type:

FT

Schedule:

Days

Position Summary

Maintain the sterile field in the operating room, being constantly vigilant to see that proper aseptic techniques are utilized to prevent contamination and infection. To assist the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. Reports to: Director Surgery/OR

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Surgical technologists graduate from a surgical technology program (**Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification.

License:

Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required one month from hire date

What We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred; Surgical technologists graduate from a surgical technology program (**Years of relevant experience may be substituted for required education/certification.
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Before an operation, helps set up the operating room and organizes the sterile table with surgical instruments and equipment, sterile linens, and sterile solutions.
• Checks, adjusts, and operates equipment such as sterilizers, lights, suction machines, electrosurgical units, and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintains a supply of fluids such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose for use during the operation.
• Prepares patients for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites. Also transports, positions patients on the table, and covers them with sterile surgical "drapes."
• Scrubs hands and arms, puts on sterile operating room attire to be able to work within the sterile field established around the patient, and handles the sterilized instruments, equipment, and supplies used in the procedure.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and efficiently providing sterile items.
• Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis, holds retractors, cuts sutures, and applies dressings as directed. Cleans and restocks the operating room.
• Adheres to The Joint Commission (TJC) on professional standards and attends hospital in-service training sessions as directed. Provides age-appropriate care for all age groups.
• Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What Do We Offer

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

About Us

Ashley Regional Medical Center is a 39-bed hospital located in Vernal, Utah, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

'Ashley Regional Medical Center' is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ashley Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran