Intermountain Health·San Jose, California
The Surgical Technologist ensures safe operative procedures by preparing the operating room, maintaining the sterile field, and assisting surgeons during procedures. They are also responsible for sterilization criteria, room turnover, and participating in departmental training and mentoring.
The OR Tech (ORT) II 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 II 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.
This position could be filled as a Surgical Tech II or Surgical Tech III depending on experience and qualifications.
Essential Functions
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 II 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.
Has accountability for ensuring the operating room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria. This person maintains the sterile field and a safe environment. The tech recognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes. Prepares the operating room and instruments for the surgical procedure. The ORT II may assist with sterile processing. This tech will assist the surgeon(s) during the procedure but stays within the ORT scope of practice. Can identify 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.
Is expected to participate in training and mentoring. This is separate from the clinical coach role (i.e. students, orderlies, etc.). This person will also provide or assist with at least one educational offering or a short-term project per year to the department under the direction of the OR Manager (i.e. skills lab, in-services, equipment review, x-ray gown inventory etc.)
Has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to ORT III.
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
Hired for on-the-job training in a rural hospital, or
International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Re-implants) and/or facility case mix.
Able to take assigned call.
Must be in good standing.
Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado.
Prior approval from the Surgical Services Director Council must be obtained before caregivers are moved into this role.
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$29.43 - $45.39
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 package here [https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits].
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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Candidates must have completed an accredited ORT program or have equivalent experience and hold a BLS certification. Registration with the State of Colorado is required, and national certification is expected within a specified timeframe after hire.
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