Job Description:nnThe Surgical Technologist 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.nnIt is expected that the Surgical Technologist 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.nnAbout Logan Regional HospitalnnLogan Regional Hospital is a 146-bed community hospital located in Northern Utah in the beautiful Cache Valley. Logan Regional is a Trauma III designated center and provides advanced technology and highly skilled care to the community. Key services include Cancer Care, Women & Newborn, Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Cardiology, and Behavioral Health. Our Medical Group presence includes two clinics, one Instacare clinic, and the Budge Clinic, which shares our campus.nnOur hospital serves a population of some 150,000 in Cache, Rich, Box Elder, and Franklin counties and western Wyoming. Intermountain Logan Regional Hospital is the official medical provider to Utah State University and several area high schools. With roots that can be traced back to 1914, Logan Regional Hospital and its predecessors have been serving Cache Valley and its surrounding communities for 100 years.nnLogan Regional Hospital recently celebrated the completion of the hospital’s new 110,000-square-foot, four-story patient tower ( , which will enhance care for the community.nnThe new tower, located on the northeast corner of the Logan Regional Hospital campus, houses medical, surgical and pediatric nursing units, a transitional care unit, a behavioral health unit, intensive care unit, imaging services, a cardiology unit, an education center, and a new kitchen and cafe.nnShift and SchedulingnnThe schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 12:30PM - 9PM. Call is reqired. More details about shifts and scheduling will be discussed in the interview.nnThe Surgical Technologist has a pathway opportunity identified for advancement to Surgical Technologist levels II or III.nnJob EssentialsnnEnsures room and all surgical items meet sterilization criteria.nnMaintains sterile field and safe environment.nnRecognizes and addresses sharps and fire safety processes.nnPrepares room and instruments for surgical procedure. May assist with sterile processing.nnAssists the surgical staff during the procedure, within the scope of practice.nnAfter procedure, cleans room and prepares for next procedure.nnIdentifies emergency situations and exercises judgment when implementing procedures to respond to emergencies.nnPosting SpecificsnnLevel I Pay Range: $23.25 - $35.89nnLevel II Pay Range: $25.58 - $39.49nnLevel III Pay Range: $28.15 - $43.42nnBenefits Eligible: YesnnShift Details: Full Time - 40 hours per weeknnLocation: Operating Rooms - Logan Regional Hospital (Logan, Utah)nnThis position could be filled as a Surgical Tech II or Surgical Tech III depending on experience and qualifications.nnMinimum Qualifications (Level I)nnBasic Life Support (BLS) certification for healthcare providers.nnCompletion of an accredited Operating Room Technician program (ORT)nnOr 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)nnOr two years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military surgical services within the last three years.nnOr International training equivalent and legally authorized to work in the United States.nnIn addition to meeting Level I requirements (above), to qualify for a Level II/III role, you must also meet the following requirements:nnMinimum Qualifications (Level II)nnBasic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.nnCompetent in Basic Procedures or 1 or more specialty areas and/or facility case mixnnAble to take assigned callnnMust be in good standing.nnMinimum Qualifications (Level III)nnBasic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.nnCompetent in Basic Procedures and 2 or more specialty areas such as (Ortho, Robotics, Neuro, CV, Trauma, Transplant, Reimplants) and/or facility case mix.nnAble to take assigned callnnMust be in good standingnnPreferred QualificationsnnActive National Certification as an OR Tech in Surgery or Certified Surgical Technologist. Certification is expected within the timeframe outlined below.nnCertification is required after hire as follows:nnSurgical Technologists who graduated from an accredited program must certify within one year of hire (may use either NBSTSA or NCCT certification).nnSurgical 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.nnPhysical Requirements:nnOngoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, sterile indicator tags, colors, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.nnFrequent 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.nnManual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment and instruments with precision and accuracy. This includes computer use and typing for documentation, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.nnExpected 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.nnNeed 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).nnMay be expected to stand in a stationary position with personal protective equipment for an extended period of time.nnLocation:nnIntermountain Health Logan Regional HospitalnnWork City:nnLogannnWork State:nnUtahnnScheduled Weekly Hours:nn40nnThe hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.nn$23.25 - $35.89nnWe 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.nnLearn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for our Idaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers ( , and for our Colorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers ( ; and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( .nnIntermountain 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.nnAll positions subject to close without notice.