Surgical Technologist
| Company | Intermountain Healthcare |
|---|---|
| Location | Billings, MT, USA |
| Salary | $25.58 – $39.49 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- 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 hired for on-the-job training in a rural hospital
- Or International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Competent in basic procedures or one or more specialty areas/facility case mix
- Able to take assigned call
- Must be in good standing.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.