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Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
West Valley, Utah
Holy Cross Hospital

$1,726-1,817/week
Posted 27 minutes ago
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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

About Salt Lake City, UT

As a travel nurse in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.
Transportation
  • Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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