Surgical Technologist OR

Intermountain Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, CO. The role supports the surgical team under RN supervision and reports to Surgical Services management, contributing to safety plans and system-wide initiatives.

Qualifications include BLS, ORT program completion or NCCT eligibility, and Colorado registration. Shift is full-time (4x10s), with on-call weekends and some evenings. Benefits include medical, dental, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Completion of ORT program or recent graduation from a surgical tech program.
• Colorado licensure/registration as a Surgical Technologist.

Responsibilities

• Support system wide and surgical operations initiatives.
• Participate in the surgical operations safety plan.
• Perform duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure safe operative procedures.

Skills

BLS certification

Ability to take assigned call

Team collaboration

Education

Operating Room Technician program (ORT)

NCCT eligibility or equivalent

Tools

NBSTSA/NCCT (certifications)

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.

In addition to meeting Level I requirements (above), to qualify for a Level II/III role, you must also meet the following requirements:

Minimum Qualifications (Level II)

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active National Certification as an ORT in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.
• Certification is expected after hire as follows:
• 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: Saint Joseph Hospital

Work City: Denver

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

$26.74 - $41.28

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