Surgical Technologist
Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Description: The OR Tech III 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 ORT III 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. Posting Specifics Entry Rate:
$26.90/hour + depending on experience. Plus, a $15,000 Sign-On
Bonus. Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance,
401(K), education assistance, + many more) Shift Details:
Full-time, 40 hours/week. Shift options are flexible and include
8-12 hours per shift. Department: Operating Room, St. Mary's
Medical Center (Grand Junction, Colorado) Scope 1. Assists in
nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Assembles,
organizes and completes case carts according to doctors preference
lists. 2. Provides appropriate instrumentation, suture and all
supplies as requested and provides and maintains a sterile
environment. May assist surgeon by passing instruments to surgeon
during cases. 3. Counts sponges, needles, blades and instruments
using proper technique and established policy. 4. Assists in
maintenance and care of specimens and prepares for laboratory
analysis. Handles specimens, implants, dressings, soiled
instruments, contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with
established policy and recommended standards of practice 5. Assists
with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up, replacement and
restocking of supplies and equipment. Cares for instruments and
equipment. 6. Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain
Health, and abides by service behavior standards. 7. Performs other
duties as assigned. 8. May be required to float to other
departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based
on business need. 9. May be required to be placed on-call during a
regularly scheduled shift. Minimum Qualifications (Uncertified)
High school diploma or GED is required Current American Heart
Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP)
certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with
prior approval Graduation from formal, accredited surgical
technologist program is required Registered in state of practice as
a Surgical Technologist is required Minimum Qualifications
(Certified) High school diploma or GED is required Current American
Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
(BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of
hire with prior approval Graduation from formal, accredited
surgical technologist program is required Registered in state of
practice as a Surgical Technologist is required NCCT Surgical
Technologist certification (TS-C) or NBSTSA certification is
required Preferred 1 year of OR scrubbing experience is preferred
1year of clinical experience in an accredited hospital is preferred
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list
must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education,
training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. 1. Regular
attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled
business hours or scheduled shifts is required. 2. Ability to work
nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions.
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. Anticipated job
posting close date: 07/23/2024 Location: St. Marys Regional
Hospital Work City: Grand Junction Work State: Colorado Scheduled
Weekly Hours: 40 The hourly range for this position is listed
below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $25.00 -
$33.67 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
packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for
our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ; and our
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion . 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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