What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist position at Intermountain Health?
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 Logan Regional Hospital
Intermountain Logan Regional Hospital is a 148-bed Level III community hospital located in Northern Utah in the beautiful Cache Valley. Logan Regional is a Trauma III designated center and provides advanced technology and highly skilled care to the community. Key services include Cancer Care, Women & Newborn, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Cardiology, and Behavioral Health. Our Medical Group presence includes two clinics, one Instacare clinic, and the Budge Clinic, which shares our campus.
Our hospital serves a population of some 150,000 in Cache, Rich, Box Elder, and Franklin counties and western Wyoming. Intermountain Logan Regional Hospital is the official medical provider to Utah State University and several area high schools. With roots that can be traced back to 1914, Logan Regional Hospital and its predecessors have been serving Cache Valley and its surrounding communities for 100 years.
The Surgical Technologist has a pathway opportunity 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
Surgical Tech I Entry Rate: $22.80 or more depending on experience
Surgical Tech II Entry Rate: $25.08 or more, depending on experience
Surgical Tech III Entry Rate: $27.60 or more depending on experience
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Full Time - 40 hours per week
Location: Operating Rooms - Logan Regional Hospital (Logan, Utah)
Shift Details: Rotating call, nights, weekends, and Holidays. Schedule will be discussed in interview.
This position could be filled as a Surgical Tech II or Surgical Tech III depending on experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications
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 into a role specifically for on the job training in a rural hospital.
Or International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the United States.
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:
Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, sterile indicator tags, colors, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
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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.
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Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment and instruments with precision and accuracy. This includes computer use and typing for documentation, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
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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.
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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).
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May be expected to stand in a stationary position with personal protective equipment for an extended period of time.
Anticipated job posting close date:
03/30/2024Location:
Logan Regional HospitalWork City:
LoganWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
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