Certified Surgical Technologist

Where You’ll Work

As a Surgical Technologist at Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake, you will provide support in a 10-suite surgical department averaging 350–400 cases per month. You will scrub for a diverse range of specialties—including Neuro, Ortho (trauma/totals), Bariatrics, ENT, and Plastics—as well as support Endoscopy, the Cath Lab, and IV therapy. There are no service teams, team members are cross trained to cover all services.

Founded in 1875, for more than a century, Holy Cross Hospital Salt Lake has provided high-quality healthcare for residents of the Salt Lake Valley. Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this historic acute care hospital remains one of the most trusted medical centers in all of Utah. Our team is focused on providing patients with leading-edge medical expertise and compassionate care at every turn. We are highly motivated and compassionate people, using advanced systems and technology to become the healthcare provider of choice and to improve the quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve. We offer comprehensive orthopedic care, wound care, 24/7 Geriatric, psychiatric and cardiac services, life flight services and are a State-certified heart attack center. Holy Cross Hospital � Salt Lake offers an opportunity to find a fulfilling career in a thriving community with quick access to parks, canyons, winter sports, Climbing, backpacking, and the picturesque Wasatch range of the Rocky Mountains.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Certified Surgical Tech, you will work under the supervision of the surgeon and RN, bringing your certified expertise to keep the operating room organized, sterile, and ready for safe, efficient surgical procedures.

Every day, you will arrange and inventory sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical cases, passing items to surgeons and nurses as needed throughout the procedure. You will also assist in preparing and moving patients, along with sterilizing and cleaning instruments, equipment, and rooms between cases.

To be successful in this role, you will need current surgical technology certification, strong attention to detail, solid knowledge of sterile technique, and the ability to stay calm and communicate effectively as part of a fast-paced surgical team.

• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure by checking package integrity, indicators and opening procedures.

• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation, before incision is closed and as needed.

• Prepare back table and mayo stand anticipating needs of the surgeon and through the use of the surgeon’s preference card.

• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.