Surgical Technologist OR

Intermountain Health Wheat Ridge, CO, US

$26.74 - $49.94 / hour

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 Surgical Technologists 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. Night position. Monday - Thursday. No on-call or weekend requirements

Surgical Technologists have pathway opportunities identified for advancement to Surgical Technologist levels II or III.

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)
Benefits Eligible: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and many more benefits)
Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. Night position. Monday - Thursday. No on-call or weekend requirements
Location: Operating Rooms - Lutheran Medical Center (Wheat Ridge, CO)

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 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
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.

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 and two or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix
Able to take assigned call
Must be in good standing.
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.

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
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.

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 Lutheran Hospital

Work City:

Wheat Ridge

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

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.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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