Surgical Technologist

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. Schedule and Shift This position is full time at 40 hours per week. Variable shifts, Monday-Friday. Call is required. More details will be discussed during the interview with the hiring team.

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: Yes Shift Details: Full Time - 40 hours per week Department: Operating Room - Park City Hospital Shift Details: Variable Shifts

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 (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.

In addition to meeting Level I requirements, 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 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 Park City Hospital

Work City: Park City

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $26.74 - $41.28 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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