Operating Room Technician Jobs in Utah
Operating Room Technician jobs in Utah represent an active and growing market, concentrated in hospital systems, ambulatory surgical centers, and specialty surgical practices with demand running from entry-level techs to experienced first-hand scrub roles. The heaviest hiring is in Salt Lake City, Provo, and Ogden, where large systems such as Intermountain Health, University of Utah Health, and HCA Healthcare's Mountain Division anchor consistent openings. The most in-demand specialties are orthopedic, cardiovascular, and robotic-assisted surgery. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description:
The Nurse Clinical Leader provides leadership and clinical expertise during their shift and within their department. They manage unit resources and supervise personnel to ensure appropriate staffing levels based on the unique needs of patients on the unit, both clinically and financially. They serve as clinical support for staff and exemplify competency and professionalism.As a part of line management, this role will have significant leadership responsibilities, including several of the following: leading change, scheduling, maintenance of staff competencies, new employee selection / orientation, constructive discipline, and completion of annual employee performance reviews. The Nurse Clinical Leader provides leadership support for professional governance.
The Nurse Clinical Leader also works in a regularly scheduled bedside RN shift with the responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of patients. The RN utilizes the nursing process with technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.
Lead nursing informatics initiatives by connecting clinical practice, technology, and workflow improvement to support safe, efficient, high-quality patient care. Enjoy opportunities to guide system optimization, collaborate with clinical and technical teams, advance caregiver adoption, and make a meaningful impact on patient and operational outcomes.
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday
- Four 10-hour shifts
- 6:50 a.m.–5:20 p.m. Some weekend call require
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Essential Functions:
- Conducts thorough evaluations of physical, social, and psychological status, including cognitive, communication, and developmental skills when necessary. Gathers and assesses information from the interdisciplinary team: patient, family, physician, non-nursing professionals, support staff, and others.
- Models and fosters an environment of professionalism and employee engagement on the unit. Advocates for nursing teams in respective practice areas. Supports other members of nursing management with key messaging and priority initiatives.
- Demonstrates the ability to set priorities and to coordinate and organize the department’s patient care delivery through effectively managing time, supplies, and resources, including by scheduling caregivers and approving/denying time off requests based on department and patient care needs.
- Forecasts, develops, and communicates accurate information on admission, discharge, and transfer to ensure appropriate patient placement while communicating with appropriate caregivers on difficult/challenging patients to facilitate appropriate care needs.
- Evaluates and promotes staff competency, performance, and compliance with policies and procedures through performance reviews, peer reviews, caregiver recognition (e.g., recommendations for promotion and/or other rewards/incentives), and corrective action.
- Evaluates department needs and develops and implements plans to move staff from novice to expert nurses in areas of practice, clinical competency, and patient experience.
- Integrates legal and ethical standards into practice, complies with regulatory standards, practices within scope of licensure, provides accurate & timely documentation, and understands legal implications of care delivery.
- Makes and/or recommends decisions related to staffing and hiring needs, candidate evaluation and selection, new hire orientation, and caregiver retention, orientation, etc.
- Ensures that staffing levels/skill levels match census/acuities for the department and assigns patient care and other responsibilities appropriate to skill and experience levels of individual caregivers.
- Assists staff members with direct patient care as needed.
- Shares responsibility for the day-to-day operations. Promotes safety, quality and experience for patients and caregivers.
- Oversight responsibilities for competency of staff. This may include annual skills updates, ongoing educational in-services and completion of mandatory educational requirements.
- Oversight accountabilities for ongoing programs (i.e., patient experience, continuous improvement, etc.).
Skills:
- Leadership
- Communication
- Problem-solving
- Clinical knowledge
- Resource management
- Patient safety
- Mentorship
Minimum Qualifications:
- Current Nursing License to practice as a Registered Nurse in state of practice. Valid compact licenses must be transferred to the state of practice within 60 days of the start of employment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified). Registered Nurses (RNs) hired or promoted into this role must obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within four years of their hire or promotion date. If there is an existing education agreement, that agreement will take precedence.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited institution (degree will be verified).
- Demonstrated leadership and mentoring experience in assigned clinical area.
- Specialty Certification.
Physical Requirements:
- Ongoing need for employees to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent 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.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected 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.
- Need 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).
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
- For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.
Location:
Intermountain Health Park City HospitalWork City:
Park CityWork State:
UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:
40The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
$45.31 - $67.01We 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.
By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Intermountain 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.
At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.
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The qualifications that appear most often in operating room technician jobs across Utah.
- Active CST credential (NBSTSA) or Tech in Surgery certification recognized in Utah
- Completion of an accredited surgical technology program at an ARC-ST-approved school
- Demonstrated experience scrubbing orthopedic, cardiovascular, or general surgical procedures
- Familiarity with sterile field protocols and AORN perioperative standards
- Current BLS certification through an AHA-recognized provider
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift surgical equipment up to 50 pounds
Operating Room Technician Jobs in Utah: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a operating room technician in Utah?
To work as an operating room technician in Utah, complete an accredited surgical technology program at an ARC-ST-approved school such as Salt Lake Community College or Ameritech College of Healthcare, then sit for the Certified Surgical Technologist exam through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. Utah does not issue a separate state license for surgical technologists, but most hospitals and surgical centers require active CST certification as a condition of hire.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in Utah?
Employers hiring operating room technicians in Utah right now include HealthTrust Workforce Solutions, CommonSpirit Health, and Surgery Ventures, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Utah's dominant surgical employers tend to be large integrated health systems with multiple OR suites across the Wasatch Front, giving techs access to a variety of specialty service lines.
Which Utah cities have the most operating room technician jobs?
Salt Lake City, Draper, and Millcreek consistently post the most operating room technician openings in Utah. Salt Lake City drives the largest share because it anchors the state's major academic medical centers and level-one trauma hospitals, while Provo and Ogden carry strong volumes tied to the regional campuses of large health systems and the growing network of ambulatory surgical centers serving rapidly expanding suburban populations.
Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Utah?
Yes, but they're rare. Operating room technician work is inherently hands-on and requires physical presence in a sterile surgical environment, so true remote positions are uncommon. About 50% of operating room technician openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be administrative or surgical technology education roles rather than direct patient-care scrub positions.
How can I get hired as a operating room technician in Utah with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying as a surgical technologist student extern or a new-graduate CST candidate through Intermountain Health or University of Utah Health, both of which offer structured onboarding programs for candidates without clinical OR experience. Candidates who have worked as certified nursing assistants, central sterile processing technicians, or emergency department technicians at Utah hospitals often move into OR tech roles with their existing employer. Completing an ARC-ST-accredited program and holding a current BLS card before applying gives new candidates the strongest foundation.
Where can I find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Utah?
You can find and apply to operating room technician jobs in Utah on Migrate Mate, which lists current Utah openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty experience and certifications, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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