Surgical Technologist OR

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Denver, CO is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. You will support a safe and efficient operative procedure under RN supervision and participate in system-wide surgical operations initiatives.

The role requires BLS, ORT program completion or equivalent, and Colorado registration; on-call and 4x10-hour shifts are required with some weekend coverage. This is a full-time position at Saint Joseph Hospital.

Qualifications

• 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).
• Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years.
• On‑the‑job training in a rural hospital may be available.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice in Colorado.

Skills

BLS certification

Able to take assigned call

Colorado registration

OR Tech program knowledge

Education

Operating Room Technician (ORT) program completed

Recently graduated from non-accredited ORT program (last 6 months)

Job description

Job Description

Surgical Technologists perform 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 selected candidate 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.

Posting Specifics

• 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)
• Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. 4x10s. Monday - Friday, variable. 6:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. On-call shifts required, including weekends
• Location: Operating Room - St. Joseph Hospital (Denver, CO)

This position could be filled as a Surgical Tech II or Surgical Tech III depending on experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications (Level I)

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Level II)

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Level III)

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants) 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.

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

Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City

Denver

Work State

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$26.74 - $41.28

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