Surgical Technologist (OR) — Flexible PRN Shifts

Intermountain Health; Wheat Ridge (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Rooms team. The role reports to Surgical Services management and participates in system-wide surgical operations safety plans.

PRN shifts vary and include 8, 10, or 12-hour options; a pathway to higher levels exists. The position requires BLS, completion of an ORT program (or equivalent), and Colorado DORA registration, with eligibility for Level II/III based on experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician program (ORT).
• Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months, but not 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 accepted.
• Registered through DORA in Colorado.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician program (ORT)

Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam NCCT)

Two years scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within last three years

On-the-job training in a rural hospital

Registered through DORA in the state of Colorado

Job description

Intermountain Health in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Rooms team. The role reports to Surgical Services management and participates in system-wide surgical operations safety plans.

PRN shifts vary and include 8, 10, or 12-hour options; a pathway to higher levels exists. The position requires BLS, completion of an ORT program (or equivalent), and Colorado DORA registration, with eligibility for Level II/III based on experience.