Surgical Technologist CVOR

15400 Intermountain Medical Center; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 49,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health's Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT seeks an experienced CVOR Surgical Technologist to support cardiovascular operations. You will assist with high-acuity cases, maintain sterile technique, and collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and the surgical team.

The role offers full-time hours and opportunities for leadership and mentorship in a fast-paced OR environment. Minimum qualifications include an ORT program completion, BLS, and at least two years scrub tech

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Completion of an accredited ORT program, or recent graduate from non-accredited program with on-the-job training.
• Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years.
• Eligible to work in the U.S. and maintain eligibility per policy.

Responsibilities

• Support system-wide surgical operations and safety plans.
• Ensure sterilization criteria are met and maintain a sterile environment.
• Prepare OR and instruments, assist with sterile processing, support surgeons.
• Identify emergencies and assist with room turnover and cleaning.
• Provide training and mentorship with at least one educational offering per year.
• Capable as Specialty Leader or Clinical Expert, guiding case flow and training.

Skills

CVOR experience

Sterile technique

Operating theatres

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Staff training

Recruiting

Surgical services

General surgery

Cross training

Education

ORT program completed

Job description

Job Description: The Surgical Technologist CVOR 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. Use of this job code must be reviewed and approved by the Surgical Services Director's Council.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced CVOR Surgical Technologist who is passionate about delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced cardiovascular operating room. The ideal candidate is highly skilled in supporting complex surgical procedures, maintains the highest standards of sterile technique, and works collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, and the entire surgical team. Only candidates with recent CVOR Surgical Technologist experience, including experience assisting with cardiovascular procedures, will be considered.

Essential Functions

• Support system-wide surgical operations and safety plans.
• Ensure sterilization criteria are met and maintain a sterile, safe environment.
• Prepare the operating room and instruments, assist with sterile processing, and support surgeons within the ORT scope of practice.
• Identify and respond to emergency situations, assist with room turnover and cleaning.
• Participate in training and mentoring, providing at least one educational offering per year.
• Perform as either a specialty leader or clinical expert: Specialty Leader: Oversee specialty areas, coordinate case flow, assignments, and staff training. Clinical Expert: Scrub high-acuity cases, train and mentor caregivers, and assist with new hire orientation.

Skills

Psychological Traumas Operating Theatres Surgical Services General Surgery Sterile Processing Cross Training Mentorship Supervision Recruiting Sterile Field Postings.

Specifics

Level IV Pay Range: $35.60 - $54.93

Benefits

Eligible: Yes

Shift Details

• Full Time - 40 hours per week
• Variable hours, schedule will be discussed in interview.
• Position could be filled as a Surgical Tech III or Surgical Tech IV depending on experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers certification.
• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, or:
  • Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam).
  • Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three years.
  • Hired for on-the-job training in a rural hospital.
  • International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Competent in Level III or IV Cases in high acuity specialty areas such as (Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants, Plastics Craniofacial, Major abdominal General Surgery cases, Major ortho trauma) and/or facility case mix in Level II Trauma Facility or Quaternary Center.
• Able to take assigned specialty call in Level II Trauma Facility or Quaternary Center.
• Must be in good standing.
• Prior approval from the Surgical Services Director Council must be obtained before caregivers are moved into this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist with 2+ years of experience.
• Surgical Technologist with proficiency scrubbing into high acuity cases such as Neuro, Cardiovascular, Transplants, and Trauma.
• Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below. 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, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. 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. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. 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. 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.). May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center Work City: Murray Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Salary

Hourly range: $35.60 - $54.93 (actual hourly rate dependent upon experience).

Company Culture & Equal Opportunity

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.

Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, and other health services.

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