Surgical Technologist

Brigham City Community Hospital; Brigham City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

Brigham City Community Hospital is seeking an OR Surgical Technologist for full-time day shifts in the Operating Room. You will support the surgical team by scrubbing in, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting the circulating nurse during procedures.

The ideal candidate has a CST certification or equivalent, BLS/CPR, and at least one year of OR experience. Join our team in a facility with a patient-centered culture and strong safety focus.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS/CPR certification.
• CST or equivalent surgical technologist certification.
• Completion of a surgical technologist course or equivalent.
• One year operating room experience required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub technician activities in the OR per AORN standards.
• Assist in prepping OR and equipment between procedures.
• Assist with correct patient and procedure verification before surgery.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments with the circulating nurse.
• Follow safety policies including isolation procedures and PPE use.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and safe patient care environment.

Skills

BLS/CPR certification

OR scrubbing experience

Preceptor/mentoring

Education

Surgical Technologist Certificate (CST)

Surgical technologist training program

Job description

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) OR Surgical Technologist FT Days you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Brigham City Community Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Surgical Technician in the Operating Room you will deliver high quality, patient centered care as youassiststaff during operative and invasive procedures. You will ensure the operating room is adequately prepared for procedures and act as a preceptor for other techs as needed. Our team supports each other likefamilyand we are looking for someone who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. In this role:

• You will be competent in the knowledge,skillsand abilities to fulfill the scrub technician activities in the operating room as defined by AORN standards.
• You will work with Housekeeping and Central Processing staff to clean the Operating Rooms and equipment between patients following facility policies and procedures.
• You will participate in safety initiates to ensure correct surgery inpatient identification, and verification of the procedure to be performed within the OR when the patient is present and prior to the surgical prep.
• You will rely on previous experience to anticipate and meet the needs of the surgeon.
• You will count all sponges, needle sand instruments with the circulating RN on all surgical procedures done in the Operating Room following facility policies and procedures. In the event a sponge/needle count is incorrect, the circulating RN will inform the attending surgeon and the Anesthesiologist and a course of action will be determined and the action will be documented on the Operating Room Record as defined by facility policies and procedures.
• You will follow patient and employee safety/security policies and protocols, including hand hygiene, use of universal precautions, use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to isolation procedures.
• You will consistently assist the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well- stocked/organized, and safe patient care environment.

What qualifications you will need:

• American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support Course (BLS or BCLS) and Certification.
• Surgical Technologist Certificate preferred (CST) or equivalent.
• Completion of surgicaltechnologistcourse or comparable experience.
• One-yearoperating room experience required

Benefits

Brigham City Community Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefitsfor medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support,including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from workprograms for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education supportthrough tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefitsfor fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Brigham City Community Hospital has been the primary center of medicine for Box Elder County for more than 35 years. This 49 plus bed facility is committed to ensuring that quality medical care is provided to the residents of northern Utah. The facility utilizes the most up-to-date technology available with a state-of-the-art imaging center, including an in-house MRI, a nuclear medicine scanner and digital mammography. At the same time, the facility maintains the warm, friendly atmosphere that eases the stress of hospitalization for patients and enhances the work environment for employees.

Located at the “top” of Utah, Brigham City offers the lure of outdoor living with the modern amenities and culture of nearby cities. Northern Utah features scenic mountains, world-class recreational venues and a family-friendly feel

We are part of the HCA Healthcare network - which includes more than 300 affiliate facilities across the country – offering our colleagues the opportunity for travel and relocation. HCA and Brigham City Community Hospital are all about caring for people, and that care extends to patients, families and our colleagues.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.