Surgical Technologist OB

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 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
Pay Ranges: $25.58/hour depending on experience (Uncertified).
$28.15/hour depending on experience (Certified)
Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance,
401(K), education assistance, many more)
Shift Details: Full-time, 36 hours/week. The role is a night shift
position. 12 hour shifts. 6:45 p.m. – 6:45 a.m.
Department: Labor & Delivery Unit, Good Samaritan Hospital
(Lafayette, 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

Required (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
requirement
Registered in state of practice as a Surgical Technologist is required

Required (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
requirement
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
1 year 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…
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