Surgical Technologist OR

Intermountain Healthcare; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Grand Junction, Colorado seeks a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. You will assist with sterile processing, prepare rooms and instruments, and support the surgical staff during procedures, reporting to Surgical Services management.

This full-time role requires on-call, weekend, and holiday shifts, with a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. Colorado registration and ORT program completion are essential.

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.
• Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Ensure room and surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintain sterile field and safe environment.
• Prepare room and instruments for surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgical staff during procedures within scope of practice.
• After procedures, clean the room and prepare for next case.
• Identify and respond to emergencies with appropriate judgment.

Skills

Sterile technique

OR room setup

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

ORT program certificate

BLS certification

NCCT (if applicable)

Tools

Surgical instruments handling

Surgical scrub techniques

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 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.

Shifts and Scheduling

• Full‑time, 40 hours/week.
• Shifts will be variable depending on availability when off orientation.
• On‑call, weekends, and holidays are required.

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.

Posting Specifics

• LevelI Pay Range: $26.74 - $41.28/hour (depending on experience)
• LevelII Pay Range: $29.43 - $45.39/hour (depending on experience)
• LevelIII Pay Range: $32.34 - $49.94/hour (depending on experience)

Additional Details

• Including a sign‑on bonus of up to $10,000.
• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and many more benefits).
• Shift Details: Full‑time, 40 hours/week. Shifts will be variable depending on availability when off orientation. On‑call, weekends, and holidays are required.
• Location: Operating Rooms - St. Mary's Medical Center (Grand Junction, Colorado).
• This position could be filled as a Surgical TechII or Surgical TechIII depending on experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications (LevelI)

• 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 (LevelII)

• 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 (LevelIII)

• 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 and Work Details

• Location: St. Marys Regional Hospital, Grand Junction, Colorado.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.
• Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience: $26.74 - $41.28.

Benefits

• We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Policies & 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.
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Organization Overview

• All positions subject to close without notice.
• 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, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.
• Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.
• Join our world‑class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment.