Surgical Technologist PRN

Intermountain Health; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. The role involves maintaining a sterile field, preparing rooms and instruments, and assisting surgeons under ORT scope while adapting to variable schedules at Layton Hospital in Utah.

The position requires BLS certification and ORT program completion, with opportunities for advancement within the surgical services department. Prior OR experience in hospital or military settings is valued.

Qualifications

• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, or recent grad from a non-accredited surgical tech program.
• Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three years.
• Competent in basic procedures and able to take assigned call.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintain the sterile field and a safe environment.
• Address sharps and fire safety processes.
• Prepare the operating room and instruments for procedures.
• Assist with sterile processing.
• Assist surgeons during procedures within ORT scope.
• Identify emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Assist with room turnover after procedures.

Skills

Surgeries

Life Support

Sterile Processing

Sterile Field

Sterility

Surgical Services

Emergency Situations

Sterilization

Supervision

Education

BLS certification

ORT program completion

Experience in hospital/military surgical services

International training or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist performs 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.

Essential Functions

• The Surgical Technologist has accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
• Maintains the sterile field and a safe environment.
• Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
• Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.
• May assist with sterile processing.
• Will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT scope of practice.
• Identifies emergency situations and exercise judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.
• On completion of the procedure, the tech will assist with room turnover, cleaning, and prepare for the next procedure.
• Has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to ORT II, III and IV.

Skills

• Surgeries
• Life Support
• Sterile Processing
• Sterile Field
• Sterility
• Surgical Services
• Emergency Situations
• Sterilization
• Supervision

Posting Specifics

• Level I Pay Range: $26.74 - $41.28
• Level II Pay Range: $29.43 - $45.39
• Level III Pay Range: $32.34 - $49.94
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Shift Details: Part Time - 0 hours per week
• Department: Operating Room - Layton Hospital
• Shift Details: Variable hours, schedule will be discussed in interview.

Minimum Qualifications (Level I)

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.
• Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program, or:
• Graduated from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam), or
• Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three years, or
• International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Competent in basic procedures or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix.
• Able to take assigned call.

Minimum Qualifications (Level II)

In addition to meeting Level I requirements, 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 or 1 or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix
• Able to take assigned call
• Must be in good standing.

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.
• Prior approval from the Surgical Services Director Council must be obtained before caregivers are moved into this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist with 1+ years of experience.
• Surgical Technologist with proficiency scrubbing into Ortho, Robotics, General Surgery, GYN, ENT, and Urology cases.
• Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.
• Certification is required 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

Intermountain Health Layton Hospital

Work City

Layton

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

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

$26.74 - $41.28

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