Surgical Technologist Nights

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

PEAK tuition assistance

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team in Wheat Ridge, CO. The role supports surgical operations under RN supervision, participates in safety plans, and advances within the Surgical Technologist levels II or III.

Full-time, 40 hours/week, night shift with 10% evening and 15% night differentials. Opportunities for professional growth and PEAK education benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Completion of accredited Operating Room Technician program (ORT) or recent completion of non-accredited program within 6 months.
• Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintain sterile field and safe environment.
• Prepare room and instruments for surgical procedure.
• May assist with sterile processing.
• Assist surgical staff during procedures within scope of practice.
• After procedure, clean room and prepare for next procedure.
• Identify emergencies and exercise judgment to respond appropriately.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Assigned call

Safety awareness

Education

ORT program completion

Recent scrub tech experience (last 3 yrs)

Colorado registration as Surgical Technologist

Job description

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist 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. It is expected that the Surgical Technologist will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined. Use of this job code must be reviewed and approved by the Surgical Services Director’s Council.

Shift and Scheduling

Full-time, 40 hours/week. Night position. Monday - Thursday. No Call or weekend requirements. This shift for this position is also eligible for an additional 10% evening and 15% night differential, on top of base pay, depending on shift worked. Surgical Technologists have pathway opportunities identified for advancement to Surgical Technologist levels II or III.

Job Essentials

• Ensures room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintains sterile field and safe environment.
• Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
• Prepares room and instruments for surgical procedure.
• May assist with sterile processing.
• Assists the surgical staff during the procedure, within the scope of practice.
• After procedure, cleans room and prepares for next procedure.
• Identifies emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.

Pay

• Level I Pay Range: $26.74 - $41.28/hour (depending on experience)
• Level II Pay Range: $29.43 - $45.39/hour (depending on experience)
• Level III Pay Range: $32.34 - $49.94/hour (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Eligible: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and many more benefits)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• PeAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up-front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

Location and Schedule

Operating Rooms - Lutheran Medical Center (Wheat Ridge, CO)

Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital Work City: Wheat Ridge Work State: Colorado Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician program (ORT) Or graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months, but not currently eligible to sit for Tech in Surgery exam (NCCT) Or two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or 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 United States.
• Competent in basic procedures or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix.
• Able to take assigned call.
• Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.
• In addition to meeting Level I requirements (above), to qualify for a Level II/III role, you must also meet the following requirements.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Competent in Basic Procedures and two or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix.
• Able to take assigned call.
• Must be in good standing.
• Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.
• Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants) and/or facility case mix.
• Must be in good standing. Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.

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.

Other Note

All positions subject to close without notice.