Surgical Technologist CVOR - Hiring Incentive Available!

15400 Intermountain Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking an experienced CVOR Surgical Technologist for the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, UT. The role supports complex cardiovascular procedures, maintains sterile technique, and collaborates with surgeons and nursing teams to ensure safe operations.

Position may be filled as Surgical Tech III or IV depending on experience; offers full-time hours and a competitive hourly pay range with transition/relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• BLS for healthcare providers certification
• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, or recent graduation from a non-accredited program
• Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three years or on-the-job rural training
• Competent in high-acuity specialty cases (Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma) and suitable facility case mix

Responsibilities

• Support system-wide surgical operations and safety plans
• Maintain sterile environment and meet sterilization criteria
• Prepare operating room and instruments, assist with sterile processing
• Identify and respond to emergencies and assist with room turnover
• Provide training and mentorship with at least one educational offering per year
• Oversee specialty areas, coordinate case flow, and staff training (Specialty Leader)
• Scrub high-acuity cases, mentor caregivers, assist with new hire orientation (Clinical Expert)

Skills

Psychological Traumas

Operating Theatres

Surgical Services

General Surgery

Sterile Processing

Cross Training

Mentorship

Supervision

Recruiting

Sterile Field Posting

Education

BLS for healthcare providers

ORT program completion

Certified Surgical Technologist

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.

Transition & Relocation Assistance Available! We understand that making a move for a new opportunity can come with additional expenses. To support your transition to Intermountain Health, transition or relocation assistance may be available to eligible candidates based on individual circumstances.

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 Posting 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.

This 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), or
• Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three years, or
• Hired for on-the-job training in a rural hospital, or
• 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 and Hours

• Location: Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center
• Department: Operating Room - Intermountain Medical Center (Murray, Utah)
• Work City: Murray
• Work State: Utah
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $35.60 - $54.93

Compliance and EEO

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By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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.

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