Surgical Technologist

Location: Salt Lake City VA Medical Center

Reports to: Project Manager

Principle Accountabilities:

• Maintains and keeps the operating room and ensures everything is running smoothly before the conduct of surgery.
• Cleanse and disinfect surgical instruments and or equipment after surgeries.
• Prepare surgical instruments and equipment for autoclaving/sterilization per protocol.
• Maintains and keeps all surgical tools sterile and orderly.
• Maintains and keeps all equipment clean and functional.
• Orders and maintains adequate necessary supplies in the Operating Room.
• Prepares the patient before and after surgery by washing and disinfecting the area for surgery.

• Prepare necessary equipment and instruments prior to procedure/surgery.
• Assists in bringing the patient to the Operating Room.
• Attends to the needs of the patient while inside the Operating Room.
• Assists the surgeon as requested during the procedure.
• Assist nursing staff in keeping patients safe during the procedure by assisting RN with the application of restraints and following the recommended protocol.
• Takes care of any specimens obtained for testing following laboratory procedures/protocol.
• Provides assistance to the surgical team and coordinates very closely with the doctors, nurses and laboratory staff.
• Cleans and disinfects the Operating Room area after each procedure/surgery.
• Reports any defective equipment and instrument for repair or replacement.
• Assists other staff in discharging patients as needed.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:

• A diploma or certificate of training from a formal program of instruction that focused on Operating Room procedures/processes or Surgical Technology.
• Must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to performing any work.

Other Qualifications:

• Shall be a United States Citizen.
• Shall not have been convicted of a felony.
• Shall be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Shall be able to operate a personal computer utilizing Microsoft applications, such as Explorer, Outlook, Word, Excel, etc. so as to efficiently create and/or utilize an Electronic Medical Record.

Experience:

• A minimum of one-year experience within the last two years working as a full-time Operating Room Technician.
• Experience must have been obtained while working in a Surgical Center or Hospital Operating Room environment. (Experience obtained assisting in minor surgical procedures performed within a physician's office is not considered to be appropriate experience.)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand or sit for more than 8 hours per day.
• Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.
• Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet.
• Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.
• Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
• Must undergo urine drug testing.

Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.