Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
Salt Lake City, UT
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,726/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Surgical Tech Position - West Valley, Utah
Job Overview
- Location: West Valley, Utah
- Specialty: Surgical Tech
- Shift: Day shifts, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- Hours: 8-10 hour shifts, 40 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- On-call: 2 weekdays and 1 weekend per month
- Floating to nearby facility required
Job Responsibilities
- Assist surgical team by arranging and inventorying sterile instruments and supplies
- Pass instruments and supplies to surgeons and nurses during procedures
- Prepare and move patients as needed
- Sterilize and clean instruments, equipment, and operating rooms
- Maintain sterile technique throughout surgical procedures
- Work under supervision of surgeon and RN
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of surgical tech experience (strong orthopedic experience preferred)
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA or NCCT certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA)
- Registration with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) required
- Basic computer skills
- Valid driver’s license (to support floating within a 60-mile radius)
Additional Information
- Week of orientation requires clinicians to be in-state, even if some modules are remote
- Flexible scheduling may include overtime or hours beyond standard shifts
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Salt Lake City, UT
As a travel nurse in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:- Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.
- Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.
- Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.
- Salt Lake City is fairly diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Salt Lake City offers a variety of restaurants, including a vibrant food truck scene.
- It has a thriving arts and music community, and there are plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the nearby Great Salt Lake.
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