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 Cassia Regional Hospital
Cassia Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital (CAH) provider, and your nonprofit community hospital in Burley, Idaho. We are passionate about delivering the highest quality care with unmatched compassion, outstanding service and innovative technology.
About the Operating Room
We have four (4) operating rooms at our hospital performing a variety of cases such as: General Surgery, OB/GYN, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Spine, Endoscopy, Robotics and beginning this fall, Urology.
Shifts and Scheduling
The schedule for Surgical Technologist is 6:30AM - 3PM, Monday-Friday, with after-hours call one night/week (3PM - 6:30AM). One weekend, Friday - Monday. Holiday call is 1 time per year. More details about the shift and scheduling will be discussed in the interview.
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
Level I Pay Range: $23.25 - $35.89
Level II Pay Range: $25.58 - $39.49
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Full Time - 40 hours per week
Location: Operating Rooms - Cassia Regional Hospital (Burley, Idaho)
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).
- Two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years.
- International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Minimum Qualifications (Level II)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Competent in Basic Procedures or 1 or more specialty areas and/or facility case mix.
- Able to take assigned call.
- Must be in good standing.
Preferred Qualifications
Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.
Certification Requirements
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.
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.
- 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 and instruments with precision and accuracy.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment.
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position with personal protective equipment for an extended period of time.
Location:
Cassia Hospital
Work City: Burley
Work State: Idaho
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$23.25 - $35.89
We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package.
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.
All positions subject to close without notice.
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