Surgical Technologist
Intermountain Health · Park City, UT · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$26.74–$41.28/hrFull-time
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. The technologist supports system‑wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices, and actively participates in the surgical operations safety plan.
Schedule
- Full‑time, 40 hours per week
- Variable shifts, Monday–Friday
- Call is required (details discussed during interview)
Responsibilities
- Ensure the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria
- Maintain the sterile field and a safe environment
- Recognize and address sharps and fire safety processes
- Prepare the operating room and instruments for surgical procedures
- Assist with sterile processing as needed
- Assist the surgeon(s) during procedures while staying within the ORT scope of practice
- Identify emergency situations and exercise judgement when implementing emergency response procedures
- Assist with room turnover, cleaning, and preparation for the next procedure
- Pathway opportunity for advancement to ORT II, III, and IV
Skills
- Surgeries
- Life Support
- Sterile Processing
- Sterile Field
- Sterility
- Surgical Services
- Emergency Situations
- Sterilization
- Supervision
Pay
- Level I: $26.74 – $41.28 per hour
- Level II: $29.43 – $45.39 per hour
- Level III: $32.34 – $49.94 per hour
Actual hourly rate depends on experience. This position may be filled as a Surgical Tech II or Surgical Tech III depending on experience and qualifications.
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
Minimum Qualifications – Level II
- All Level I requirements, plus:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
- Competent in basic procedures or 1+ specialty areas and/or facility case mix
- Able to take assigned call
- Must be in good standing
Minimum Qualifications – Level III
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers
- Competent in basic procedures and 2+ specialty areas (e.g., 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 required before moving into this role
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
- 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 Requirements
- Graduates of accredited programs must certify within one year of hire (NBSTSA or NCCT)
- Graduates of non‑accredited programs or those with on‑the‑job/military training must certify as soon as possible per NCCT