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.
About LDS Hospital
Intermountain LDS Hospital has provided high quality care for over 115 years and is acknowledged as a Robotic Epicenter location and our national outcomes reflect that designation. Additionally, LDS Hospital has been designated in 2022 as the US News and World Report Top Orthopedic Hospital for the state of Utah. You would be joining a team that is a surgical services leader in the nation. In 2022 alone, patients from over half of the states in the country have traveled to Utah to have surgery at LDS Hospital.
LDS Hospital is a national Destination Center of Excellence for Bariatrics Surgery and Orthopedics Surgery. As a specialized surgery center in the Intermountain Health system, we treat extremely complex patients - from complex surgical oncology patients to procedures done by only a few surgeons in the country. The LDS Hospital team of surgeons, anesthesiologists, physician assistants, nurses and technicians work together collaboratively to create a patient-centered environment that allows for an extraordinary patient experience.
The Surgical Technologist has a Pathway opportunity identified for advancement to Surgical Technologist levels II or III.
Job Essentials
The Surgical Technologist has accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.
The Surgical Technologist maintains the sterile field and a safe environment. The tech recog nizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.
The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure. The Surgical Technologist may assist with sterile processing.
The Surgical Technologist will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the Surgical Technologist scope of practice.
The Surgical Technologist is able to identify 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.
Posting Specifics
Level I Pay Range: $25.58 - $39.49
Level II Pay Range: $28.15 - $43.42
Level III Pay Range: $30.94 - $47.77
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Full Time - 40 hours per week
Location: Operating Rooms - LDS Hospital (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Shift Details: Schedule will be discussed in interview.
You may be eligible for the shift differentials up to 25% (evening/weekend 10%, night 15%)
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 International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the United States.
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 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
Preferred Qualifications
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:
Location:
Intermountain Health LDS Hospital
Work City:
Salt Lake City
Work State:
Utah
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$25.58 - $39.49
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.
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