Surgery - General Nurse Practitioner

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.

Essential Functions

The Surgical Technologist has accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.

Maintains the sterile field and a safe environment.

Recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.

Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure.

May assist with sterile processing.

Will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT scope of practice.

Identifies emergency situations and exercise judgement when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.

On completion of the procedure, the tech will assist with room turnover, cleaning, and prepare for the next procedure.

Has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to ORT II, III and IV.

Skills

Surgeries

Life Support

Sterile Processing

Sterile Field

Sterility

Surgical Services

Emergency Situations

Sterilization

Supervision

Posting Specifics

Level I Pay Range : $26.47 - $40.87

Level II Pay Range : $29.14 - $44.94

Level III Pay Range : $32.02 - $49.44

Benefits Eligible : No

Shift Details : PRN / 0 Hours per week

Department : Operating Room - Sanpete Valley Hospital (Mt Pleasant, Utah)

Shift Details : Variable hours, 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 (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)

Or two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years.

Or International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the United States.

In addition to meeting Level I requirements, to qualify for a Level II / III role, you must also meet the following requirements :

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.