Surgical Technologist

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Millcreek (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute in Utah is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join a fast-paced operating room team. Prepare and maintain sterile, ready-to-use ORs by ensuring instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and available.

You will support procedures, assist with positioning and draping, perform counts, and handle specimens, contributing to efficient room turnover and patient safety.

Qualifications

• Proven surgical assisting/OR support experience with strong aseptic technique.
• Ability to manage sterile field requirements and follow safety-focused procedures.
• Strong attention to detail for counts, specimen handling, and equipment/instrument setup.
• Collaborative, patient-centered mindset and commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs, passing instruments, and maintaining strict aseptic technique.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping.
• Perform instrument and sponge counts and follow count procedures accurately.
• Handle surgical specimens according to established protocols.
• Complete room turnover and ensure the OR is prepared for the next case.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Sterile field management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

for a fast-paced operating room team. Prepare and maintain sterile, ready-for-use operating rooms by ensuring instruments and equipment are properly sterilized and available.

Key Responsibilities

• Support surgical procedures by anticipating surgeon needs, passing instruments, and maintaining strict aseptic technique.


• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and draping.


• Perform instrument and sponge counts and follow count procedures accurately.


• Handle surgical specimens according to established protocols.


• Complete room turnover and ensure the OR is prepared for the next case.

Qualifications & Skills

• Proven surgical assisting/OR support experience with strong aseptic technique.


• Ability to manage sterile field requirements and follow safety-focused procedures.


• Strong attention to detail for counts, specimen handling, and equipment/instrument setup.


• Collaborative, patient-centered mindset and commitment to ongoing professional development.