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Requisition Number: 9068 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ISC 11C PHARMACY ADMIN

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This Pharmacy Support Services Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all aspects of the assigned department's internal and external customer service, as well as the human resource and financial management operations. The incumbent acts as a catalyst between the department and its customers, and staff, to ensure continuity and quality of service and care.

Responsibilities:

- Manages the hiring, orienting, and development of staff. Conducts employee evaluations, coaching, and disciplinary processes to align employee performance and behaviors. Responsible for the training and education of staff, including annual compliance and licensing or certification. Plans for rotational experiences and schedules students and residents. May serve as residency program director or coordinator. Precepts residents and students as assigned. Serves as a role model.
- Performs the essential functions of a clinical pharmacist.
- Guides department(s) in mission, vision, and values.
- Operationalizes the department goals in alignment with the Administrative Director, and Director's, goals and strategies. Proactively addresses issues.
- Functions as an effective team member. Implements performance improvement projects and collects data to measure the effectiveness of interventions. Identifies opportunities for improvement and develops solutions to address issues. Clarifies and supports organizational policies and procedures. Implements and enforces department policies. Identifies opportunities to revise policies as appropriate.
- Has financial responsibility for the labor and operations of assigned areas. Accountable for the accurate reporting of time and attendance of direct reports.
- Networks and builds relationships with others within the organization and with others in similar organizations. Serves effectively on department committees and interdisciplinary committees.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in planning and directing employees and processes in order to effectively monitor and develop subordinates, to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
- Knowledge of assigned department’s area of specialization in order to analyze, plan, and draw conclusions for recommendations to superiors.

Qualifications:

Required

- Advanced degree (PharmD or MS) or equivalent clinical practice experience.
- Health System Pharmacy administrative residency or at least 1 year of practice experience.

All of the following license(s)

- Current licensure to dispense controlled substances in the State of Utah.
- Current Pharmacist license in the State of Utah (Obtain within 90 days of starting residency)

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Applicable supervisory training.
- Master’s degree in a related area.
- Served in progressive leadership roles for at least 3 years preferred.]]>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Pharmacy-Support-Services-Manager-Job-UT-84101/2562365/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Pharmacy-Support-Services-Manager-Job-UT-84101/2562365/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9034 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, plus CALL Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ANC 14A CARDIAC CATH LAB

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

This position is responsible for performing angiography and specialized abdominal and neurovascular types of interventional radiology.

Responsibilities:

- Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
- Performs specialized vascular and neuro procedures.
- Selects and modifies technical factors to produce optimum diagnostic results with the least practical radiation exposure to the patient.
- Assists and supports the physician during specialized vascular and neuro radiographic procedures.
- Administers contrast media under direct supervision of a physician.
- Assists with the department’s quality control program.
- Tests, monitors and maintains equipment for proper and safe operation.
- May act as a preceptor and instruct new technologists and students.
- May act as a preceptor and instruct new technologists and students.
- Restocks supplies when time allows.
- Is available on a rotational call schedule for procedures after normal hours.
- Supports the Vascular OR with tech coverage.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to identify and solve problems effectively.

Qualifications:

Required

- One year experience in Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology.

All of the following license(s)

- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
- Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Six months of Angiography experience preferred.
- ARRT Registration for Vascular Interventional Radiography R.T. (VI)(ARRT).
- ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technician R.T. ( R) (ARRT).*LI-AD1
- ACLS may be required by some departments.]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Interventional-Radiology-Technician-Job-UT-84101/2559930/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Interventional-Radiology-Technician-Job-UT-84101/2559930/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9033 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, plus CALL Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ANC 14A CARDIAC CATH LAB

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

This position is responsible for performing angiography and specialized abdominal and neurovascular types of interventional radiology.

Responsibilities:

- Prepares patient and equipment for catheterization procedures by preparing site of entry, draping patient, arranging sterilized instruments and catheters, and calibrating and setting-up pressure transducers and tubing.
- Performs specialized vascular and neuro procedures.
- Selects and modifies technical factors to produce optimum diagnostic results with the least practical radiation exposure to the patient.
- Assists and supports the physician during specialized vascular and neuro radiographic procedures.
- Administers contrast media under direct supervision of a physician.
- Assists with the department’s quality control program.
- Tests, monitors and maintains equipment for proper and safe operation.
- May act as a preceptor and instruct new technologists and students.
- May act as a preceptor and instruct new technologists and students.
- Restocks supplies when time allows.
- Is available on a rotational call schedule for procedures after normal hours.
- Supports the Vascular OR with tech coverage.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to identify and solve problems effectively.

Qualifications:

Required

- One year experience in Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology.

All of the following license(s)

- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
- Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Six months of Angiography experience preferred.
- ARRT Registration for Vascular Interventional Radiography R.T. (VI)(ARRT).
- ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technician R.T. ( R) (ARRT).*LI-AD1
- ACLS may be required by some departments.

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Requisition Number: 9069 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Night

Work Schedule: Fri and Sat; 10pm-8am Location Name University of Utah Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH ANC 12C DIAGNOSTIC RAD

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Performs radiographic procedures involving the application of ionizing radiation for radiologic diagnosis.

Responsibilities:

- Performs radiographic procedures; critiques radiographs and images to maintain quality control program.
- Selects film, adjusts and programs a variety of film changes, including cinefluorography, and may develop films.
- Coordinates the activities for the technical services in the operating room and the portable x-ray area.
- Maintains the necessary precautions for excessive exposure to radiation and electric shock.
- Assesses patient vital signs and condition when indicated during exams.
- Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel.
- May assist in orienting new employees or students regarding workflow and procedures of the department.
- Prepares, cleans and stocks rooms with supplies and linens.
- May participate on department and hospital committees; and provide in-service training to hospital staff.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care to the population served.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.
- Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
- Ability to select proper cassette size, exposure factors and correct any exposure and imaging problems.
- Ability to prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the needs of the physicians.

Qualifications:

- Required license(s):
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
- Current licensure to practice as a Radiologic Technologist in the State of Utah.
- ARRT Registration as a Radiologic Technician R.T. ( R) (ARRT).

Qualifications (Preferred):

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Requisition Number: 9066 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: .. Location Name Univ Neuropsychiatric Inst

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UNI CST 93G PSYCHOLOGY

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position is responsible for providing psychological evaluations and consultations; individual, family/marital, and group intervention to children, adolescent and adult patients in both inpatient and partial hospitalization settings.

This internship position is twelve months in duration.

Responsibilities:

- Attends rounds with the multidisciplinary treatment team and reviews patient treatment and progress.
- Administers varied psychological assessments.
- Provides direct service delivery in individual and/or family therapy, and group psychotherapy.
- Participates in didactic seminars, weekly supervision, and individual evaluations during each rotation.
- Maintains medical records and current charting on assigned patients, and complies with quality assurance standards related to this documentation.
- Informs supervisor of therapeutic interventions and assessments taken with each patient.
- Complies with the ethical principles of psychologists published by the American Psychological Association, with the Utah State Psychologists Licensing Act, and with all psychology staff policies and procedures at the University of Utah.
- Provides group supervision to psychology interns and supervises practicum students in providing group therapy.
- May participate in an organization for psychology interns.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to complete work in a timely fashion, balance training goals with clinical demands, and adhere to the managed care policies that do not allow Interns to provide and/or bill for their clinical services.
- Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- Knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development.
- Ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications:

Required

- Ph.D or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in counseling, school or clinical psychology.
- Completion of an APA-approved pre-doctoral internship.
- 400 hours of practicum experience.
- Internship authorization and coursework verification.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Hospital-based psychological practices.
- Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy; and a variety of assessment experiences including intellectual, neuropsychological, and affective/behavioral assessment.]]>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychology-Internship-II-Job-UT-84101/2559920/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Psychology-Internship-II-Job-UT-84101/2559920/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9236 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Day

Work Schedule: M-F Location Name Sugarhouse Health Center

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: UUH OPC 33A COMM REHAB SRVCS

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position evaluates and implements physical therapy to patients with neurological, burn/wound, or musculoskeletal injuries or to patients with other acute or chronic physical disabilities through the use of physical therapy techniques, to relieve pain, restore physical functioning and facilitate independence. The incumbent may be involved in the prevention of disabilities or injury re-occurrence.

Responsibilities:

- Evaluates and assesses the patient's abilities and limitations.
- Establishes plan of treatment and goals based on the referral and evaluation of functional skills; joint mobility; gait; developmental reflexes; muscle strength, tone, and coordination; sensation tests; and other measures to ensure rapid patient recovery.
- Implements therapy according to the established plan, utilizing appropriate procedures, equipment and techniques within the scope of physical therapy.
- May participate in wound management through wound debridement, dressing changes, exercise, stretching and splinting.
- Recommends adaptive equipment, completes the equipment justification forms and arranges for the delivery of equipment.
- Re-evaluates patients, assesses their progress and makes recommendations regarding discharge.
- Consults and co-treats with other patient care team members to discuss patient progress, set objectives for patient treatment and integrate physical treatment with other activities.
- Educates the patient and/or caregiver about the findings of the evaluation, established goals of the physical therapy program, plan of treatment, home programs, injury prevention and other related information.
- Evaluates home or work environments and makes physical barrier modification or ergonomic recommendations.
- May assist with departmental program development and training physical therapy students.
- May provide in-services for staff, other departments and the community.
- Provides documentation of patient care according to established criteria.
- Participates in continuous quality improvement projects.
- Supervises the patient care activities of aides, assistants, attendants, students and volunteers.
- Participates in in-services, medical conferences, staff meetings, continuing education courses, team meetings and other related activities.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Current knowledge of safety issues needed in the treatment of patients, especially regarding body substance precautions and body mechanics to protect self, patients and personnel working with therapists.
- May participate in rotations of work area, weekends and week-day hours and assigned holidays.
- Follow ethical guidelines outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications:
All of the following license(s)
- Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.
- Current licensure to practice as a Physical Therapist in the State of Utah.

Qualifications (Preferred):

Outpaient experience/interest with Neuro population]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Physical-Therapist-PRN-Job-UT-84101/2592467/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Physical-Therapist-PRN-Job-UT-84101/2592467/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 8956 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: varies Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: HCH ANC 60S OR SURGICAL SRVCS

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. The incumbent maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field and assists with maintaining equipment and instruments as well as with supply inventory.

Responsibilities:

- Checks supplies/instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures they are working properly.
- Opens sterile supplies and sets up the table for each surgical procedure.
- Provides a sterile field for surgical procedures. Ensures that the members of the surgical team are properly attired and assists the surgeon with draping the patient to isolate the operative site.
- Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions.
- Anticipates and passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
- Counts sponges and sharps with the R.N. prior to the surgery and before the incision is closed.
- Cleans, wraps and prepares the instruments for sterilization.
- Assists in the maintenance of specialty surgical services.
- Prepares the sterile dressing for the patient’s incision.
- Orients medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit.
- Assists in the development of unit goals/objectives, quality improvement and cost containment measures.
- Arranges for borrowing/lending of equipment as directed.
- May assist in the scheduling of surgical procedures.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology and anatomy.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Provide care appropriate to the population served.
- This position has the authority to identify to operating room staff when there is a break in the sterile field and to take appropriate corrective measures. This requires good interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
- Representative challenges for the incumbent include maintaining a fast/rapid pace as well as working for multiple surgeons and anticipating their individual needs and preferences.
- Ability to ensure the proper care, maintenance and coordination of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Incumbents face exposure to new and used needles, knives, other sharps, blood, and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.
- The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications:

Required

- Successful completion of an accredited O.R. Technician program or equivalency (the accredited program requires one year of school).

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Certification by the Surgical Technologist Association and two years of experience in an OR.

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Requisition Number: 8957 Reg/Temp Temporary

Employment Type: Part-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: Varies Location Name Huntsman Cancer Hospital

City: SALT LAKE CITY State UT

Department: HCH ANC 60S OR SURGICAL SRVCS

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

This position assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. The incumbent maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field and assists with maintaining equipment and instruments as well as with supply inventory.

Responsibilities:

- Checks supplies/instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures they are working properly.
- Opens sterile supplies and sets up the table for each surgical procedure.
- Provides a sterile field for surgical procedures. Ensures that the members of the surgical team are properly attired and assists the surgeon with draping the patient to isolate the operative site.
- Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions.
- Anticipates and passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
- Counts sponges and sharps with the R.N. prior to the surgery and before the incision is closed.
- Cleans, wraps and prepares the instruments for sterilization.
- Assists in the maintenance of specialty surgical services.
- Prepares the sterile dressing for the patient’s incision.
- Orients medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit.
- Assists in the development of unit goals/objectives, quality improvement and cost containment measures.
- Arranges for borrowing/lending of equipment as directed.
- May assist in the scheduling of surgical procedures.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology and anatomy.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Provide care appropriate to the population served.
- This position has the authority to identify to operating room staff when there is a break in the sterile field and to take appropriate corrective measures. This requires good interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
- Representative challenges for the incumbent include maintaining a fast/rapid pace as well as working for multiple surgeons and anticipating their individual needs and preferences.
- Ability to ensure the proper care, maintenance and coordination of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Incumbents face exposure to new and used needles, knives, other sharps, blood, and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.
- The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications:

Required

- Successful completion of an accredited O.R. Technician program or equivalency (the accredited program requires one year of school).

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Certification by the Surgical Technologist Association and two years of experience in an OR.]]>Sat, 11 May 2013 02:59:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Surgical-Technician-PRN-HCH-Job-UT-84101/2544962/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/Salt-Lake-City-Surgical-Technician-PRN-HCH-Job-UT-84101/2544962/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS

Requisition Number: 9200 Reg/Temp Regular

Employment Type: Full-Time Shift Rotating

Work Schedule: As needed: M & Th 0700-1700; possibly T & W 0700-1700 Location Name South Jordan Medical Center

City: SOUTH JORDAN State UT

Department: UCC OPC 80S SJHC OPERATING RM

Overview:

As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EOE/AA

This position assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies and equipment during surgical procedures. The incumbent maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field and assists with maintaining equipment and instruments as well as with supply inventory.

Responsibilities:

- Checks supplies/instrumentation and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures they are working properly.
- Opens sterile supplies and sets up the table for each surgical procedure.
- Provides a sterile field for surgical procedures. Ensures that the members of the surgical team are properly attired and assists the surgeon with draping the patient to isolate the operative site.
- Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions.
- Anticipates and passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
- Counts sponges and sharps with the R.N. prior to the surgery and before the incision is closed.
- Cleans, wraps and prepares the instruments for sterilization.
- Assists in the maintenance of specialty surgical services.
- Prepares the sterile dressing for the patient’s incision.
- Orients medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit.
- Assists in the development of unit goals/objectives, quality improvement and cost containment measures.
- Arranges for borrowing/lending of equipment as directed.
- May assist in the scheduling of surgical procedures.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology and anatomy.
- Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills.
- Provide care appropriate to the population served.
- This position has the authority to identify to operating room staff when there is a break in the sterile field and to take appropriate corrective measures. This requires good interpersonal skills, tact and diplomacy.
- Representative challenges for the incumbent include maintaining a fast/rapid pace as well as working for multiple surgeons and anticipating their individual needs and preferences.
- Ability to ensure the proper care, maintenance and coordination of surgical instruments and supplies.
- Incumbents face exposure to new and used needles, knives, other sharps, blood, and other contaminants as part of the daily hazards of the job.
- The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
- The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Qualifications:

Required

- Successful completion of an accredited O.R. Technician program or equivalency (the accredited program requires one year of school).

Qualifications (Preferred):

Preferred

- Certification by the Surgical Technologist Association and two years of experience.]]>Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMThttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/South-Jordan-Surgical-Technician-Job-UT-84065/2592462/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSShttp://healthcarejobs.utah.edu/job/South-Jordan-Surgical-Technician-Job-UT-84065/2592462/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS