Surgical Technologist OR

Intermountain Healthcare; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Lafayette, Colorado, is hiring a Surgical Technologist to join the operating room team. The role supports surgical operations under RN supervision, ensuring sterile fields and readyRoom setup for procedures.

You will participate in safety plans and system-wide initiatives while maintaining high standards of patient care. Shifts are full-time with day hours and on-call requirements; weekend variability may apply.

Qualifications

• BLS certification for healthcare providers is required.
• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program.
• Eligible candidates may include recent grads from a recognized surgical tech program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sterile field and safety in the operating room.
• Prepare room and instruments for procedures and assist surgical staff.
• Handle sharps and fire-safety procedures according to policy.
• Assist with sterile processing and post-procedure room turnover.
• Be available for on-call shifts with rapid response time.

Skills

BLS certification

Surgical tech experience

On-call readiness

Education

ORT program completion

Non-accredited surgical tech program graduate

Two years scrub tech experience

On-the-job training (rural hospital)

International training recognized

DORA registration in Colorado

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 Tech 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. Day shifts. 6:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. or 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. On-call required with 30-minute response time. Variable weekends 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

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)

Additional Details

• Including a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000
• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and many more benefits)
• Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. Day shifts. 6:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. or 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. On-call required with 30-minute response time. Variable weekends required.
• Location: Operating Room - Good Samaritan Medical Center

Location: Good Samaritan Hospital Work City: Lafayette 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

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.
• Registered through DORA in the state of Colorado.

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.
• Registered through DORA in the state of Colorado.

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.
• Registered through DORA in the state of Colorado.
• Prior approval from the Surgical Services Director Council must be obtained before caregivers are moved into this role.

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.

Compliance & Policies

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.

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Company

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.

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