Surgical Technologist CVOR - Grand Junction Colorado

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Posted On: 04/29/2025

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 IV 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.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 III Pay Range: $30.94 - $47.77 (depending on experience)
  • Additional Pay Details: Sign-On Bonus offered up to $15,000
  • Benefits Eligible: Yes (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and many more benefits)
  • Shift Details: Full-time, 40 hours/week. 5, 8 hour or 4, 10 hour shifts with call requirements, including weekends .
  • Location: Cardiovascular Operating Room, St. Mary's Medical Center (Grand Junction, Colorado) Candidates must meet the Level III requirements to be considered for this opening. Minimum Qualifications (Level III)
    • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
    • Competent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants) and/or facility case mix.
    • Able to take assigned call
    • Must be in good standing
    • Colorado Surgical Technologists must be registered to practice as a Surgical Technologists with the State of Colorado. Preferred Qualifications
      • Active National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.
      • Certification is required after hire as follows:
        • 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. This can be done upon graduation or, according to the NCCT requirements, take beyond one year in order to meet worked hours (> 6000) and case tracking requirements. Managers will need to meet with new hires and determine certification course, projected certification window, and track progress. 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 floor, etc).
          • May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.Location:St. Marys Regional HospitalWork City:Grand JunctionWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $30.94 - $47.77 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 . 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. More...

                

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