Surgical Technologist iFlex Travel Agency

Company: Intermountain Health
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: February 3, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description:The OR Technician-iFlex (ORTi) is part of Intermountain's internal travel agency for assignments. ORTi caregivers are expected to float if not needed at assigned facility. The ORTi 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 ORTi 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.

May be required to take call.

This job is right for you if you have the flexibility to travel to different parts of Denver Metro area for a 3 month assignment. You must feel comfortable working on multiple units within surgical services (operating room).

Pay will be competitive with local and national travel Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) rates. We will evaluate pay every quarter and adjust based on market trends. Each assignment will have a consistent pay rate.

All iFlex employees will be expected to travel to all geographies and able to work at all Intermountain sites. The position requires working a minimum 2 assignments per calendar year Specifics

• Pay Rate: $58/Hour (We will evaluate pay every quarter and adjust based on market trends. Each assignment will have a consistent pay rate.)
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Location: Intermountain Hospitals in the Denver Metro area (3-month assignment) Scope 1. Assists in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients. Assembles, organizes and completes case carts according to doctors preference lists.2. Provides appropriate instrumentation, suture and all supplies as requested and provides and maintains a sterile environment. May assist surgeon by passing instruments to surgeon during cases.3. Counts sponges, needles, blades and instruments using proper technique and established policy.4. Assists in maintenance and care of specimens and prepares for laboratory analysis. Handles specimens, implants, dressings, soiled instruments, contaminated materials and sharps in accordance with established policy and recommended standards of practice5. Assists with timely turnover of rooms, including clean up, replacement and restocking of supplies and equipment. Cares for instruments and equipment.6. Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service behavior standards.7. Performs other duties as assigned.8. May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.9. May be required to be placed on-call during a regularly scheduled shift. Minimum Qualifications Required
  • High school diploma or GED is required
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval Preferred
    • 2 years of OR Scrubbing experience
    • Graduation from formal, accredited surgical technologist program is required
    • NCCT Surgical Technologist certification (TS-C) or NBSTSA certification is required
    • Registered in state of practice as a Surgical Technologist is requiredTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required.2. Ability to work nights and/or weekends is required for identified positions.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:Peaks Regional OfficeWork City:BroomfieldWork State:ColoradoScheduled Weekly Hours:0The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $7.25 - $999.99 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 packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers . 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.

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