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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Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT
Job Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $40 - $43/hr
Schedule/Availability: 30 hours or less per week. Flexible availability. Typically, 2 days per week.
Who We Are:
22 Plastic Surgery and Spa MD is an elite aesthetic practice and a proud partner of Advanced MedAesthetic Partners (AMP). Known for delivering exceptional, natural-looking results, we combine clinical excellence with a luxury patient experience. We are dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care and an outstanding patient experience. We believe in teamwork, clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.
We offer a curated collection aesthetic treatments, delivered with gracious hospitality by our team of expert providers. Through a highly personalized, elevated, and seamless experience, we help our clients look and feel their best every day.
Why Join Us?
- Industry Recognition: Join an award-winning aesthetic practice
- Elite Environment: Work alongside top-tier injectors and aesthetic professionals
- Growth-Focused Culture: Ongoing training, mentorship, and national AMP network access
- Built for You: A place where your talent is supported, your voice matters, and your impact is recognized
- Support Beyond the Chair: End-to-end business, marketing, technology, and clinical resources to help you thrive
What We're Looking For:
22 Plastic Surgery is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our growing surgical team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, patient-focused professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional perioperative care in a fast-paced plastic surgery environment.
This position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Operating Room RN will work closely with plastic surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, medical assistants, and recovery staff to ensure outstanding patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sterility, and patient experience.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for surgery by reviewing medical history, allergies, medications, laboratory results, and surgical consents.
- Verify patient identity, procedure, surgical site, and documentation according to safety protocols.
- Complete preoperative nursing assessments and documentation.
- Educate patients and family members regarding the surgical process and answer questions as appropriate.
- Assist with patient positioning and transport to the operating room.
Intraoperative Nursing Responsibilities
- Function as the circulating nurse during plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
- Maintain a safe, sterile operating room environment.
- Ensure all surgical equipment, instruments, implants, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
- Assist with patient positioning while protecting skin integrity and preventing injury.
- Perform surgical counts in accordance with facility policies.
- Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation.
- Anticipate surgeon and anesthesia team needs throughout procedures.
- Monitor sterile technique and infection prevention practices.
- Coordinate communication between the surgeon, anesthesia provider, scrub technician, and recovery staff.
Surgical Support
- Assist the surgeon and surgical team throughout procedures.
- Manage specimens according to facility protocols.
- Ensure proper handling of implants, biologics, and specialty equipment.
- Assist with room turnover between surgical cases while maintaining efficiency and cleanliness.
Postoperative Care
- Assist with patient transfer to the recovery area.
- Complete postoperative documentation.
- Monitor patients as needed during immediate recovery.
- Reinforce postoperative instructions and patient education.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, and accreditation standards.
- Ensure emergency equipment and medications are properly stocked and readily available.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
- Assist with inventory management and ordering of surgical supplies.
- Maintain operating room cleanliness and organization.
- Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and clinical training.
Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse licnese in the state this role is posted in.
- Current BLS certification.
- ACLS certification or willingness to obtain within an established timeframe.
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative nursing standards.
- Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Patient-centered and compassionate
- Professional and dependable
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care
- Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
- High level of professionalism and integrity
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, ENT, or outpatient surgery.
- Familiarity with cosmetic breast, body contouring, facial plastic surgery, and reconstructive procedures.
- Experience with electronic medical records and perioperative documentation systems.
- Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures.
- Ability to assist with positioning and transfers.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to safely handle needles, sharps, and medical supplies.
- Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift standard medical aesthetic/surgery equipment and inventory.
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and work in a fast-paced operating room environment.
Benefits of Working at an AMP Partner Clinic
- Teamwork comes first – You’ll be surrounded by supportive, motivated teammates
- Growth is constant – We invest in your development and advancement
- Community matters – We foster an inclusive, welcoming environment
- We celebrate wins – Recognition and appreciation are part of our culture
Leadership • Excellence • Growth • Integrity • Community
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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Location: Cottonwood Heights, UT
Job Type: Part-Time
Compensation: $40 - $43/hr
Schedule/Availability: 30 hours or less per week. Flexible availability. Typically, 2 days per week.
Who We Are:
22 Plastic Surgery and Spa MD is an elite aesthetic practice and a proud partner of Advanced MedAesthetic Partners (AMP). Known for delivering exceptional, natural-looking results, we combine clinical excellence with a luxury patient experience. We are dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care and an outstanding patient experience. We believe in teamwork, clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care.
We offer a curated collection aesthetic treatments, delivered with gracious hospitality by our team of expert providers. Through a highly personalized, elevated, and seamless experience, we help our clients look and feel their best every day.
Why Join Us?
- Industry Recognition: Join an award-winning aesthetic practice
- Elite Environment: Work alongside top-tier injectors and aesthetic professionals
- Growth-Focused Culture: Ongoing training, mentorship, and national AMP network access
- Built for You: A place where your talent is supported, your voice matters, and your impact is recognized
- Support Beyond the Chair: End-to-end business, marketing, technology, and clinical resources to help you thrive
What We're Looking For:
22 Plastic Surgery is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our growing surgical team. The ideal candidate is a highly skilled, patient-focused professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional perioperative care in a fast-paced plastic surgery environment.
This position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures. The Operating Room RN will work closely with plastic surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, medical assistants, and recovery staff to ensure outstanding patient outcomes while maintaining the highest standards of safety, sterility, and patient experience.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare patients for surgery by reviewing medical history, allergies, medications, laboratory results, and surgical consents.
- Verify patient identity, procedure, surgical site, and documentation according to safety protocols.
- Complete preoperative nursing assessments and documentation.
- Educate patients and family members regarding the surgical process and answer questions as appropriate.
- Assist with patient positioning and transport to the operating room.
Intraoperative Nursing Responsibilities
- Function as the circulating nurse during plastic and reconstructive surgical procedures.
- Maintain a safe, sterile operating room environment.
- Ensure all surgical equipment, instruments, implants, and supplies are available and functioning properly.
- Assist with patient positioning while protecting skin integrity and preventing injury.
- Perform surgical counts in accordance with facility policies.
- Maintain accurate intraoperative documentation.
- Anticipate surgeon and anesthesia team needs throughout procedures.
- Monitor sterile technique and infection prevention practices.
- Coordinate communication between the surgeon, anesthesia provider, scrub technician, and recovery staff.
Surgical Support
- Assist the surgeon and surgical team throughout procedures.
- Manage specimens according to facility protocols.
- Ensure proper handling of implants, biologics, and specialty equipment.
- Assist with room turnover between surgical cases while maintaining efficiency and cleanliness.
Postoperative Care
- Assist with patient transfer to the recovery area.
- Complete postoperative documentation.
- Monitor patients as needed during immediate recovery.
- Reinforce postoperative instructions and patient education.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, infection prevention, and accreditation standards.
- Ensure emergency equipment and medications are properly stocked and readily available.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs.
- Assist with inventory management and ordering of surgical supplies.
- Maintain operating room cleanliness and organization.
- Participate in staff meetings, continuing education, and clinical training.
Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse licnese in the state this role is posted in.
- Current BLS certification.
- ACLS certification or willingness to obtain within an established timeframe.
- Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience.
- Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative nursing standards.
- Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to remain calm and efficient in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Patient-centered and compassionate
- Professional and dependable
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities
- Commitment to patient safety and quality care
- Positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues
- High level of professionalism and integrity
Preferred Experience & Skills:
- Previous experience in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, ENT, or outpatient surgery.
- Familiarity with cosmetic breast, body contouring, facial plastic surgery, and reconstructive procedures.
- Experience with electronic medical records and perioperative documentation systems.
- Ability to stand for extended periods during surgical procedures.
- Ability to assist with positioning and transfers.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Ability to safely handle needles, sharps, and medical supplies.
- Ability to bend, reach, push, pull, and lift standard medical aesthetic/surgery equipment and inventory.
- Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks and work in a fast-paced operating room environment.
Benefits of Working at an AMP Partner Clinic
- Teamwork comes first – You’ll be surrounded by supportive, motivated teammates
- Growth is constant – We invest in your development and advancement
- Community matters – We foster an inclusive, welcoming environment
- We celebrate wins – Recognition and appreciation are part of our culture
Leadership • Excellence • Growth • Integrity • Community
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
.
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What Utah Employers Look For
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, Intermountain Health, and CommonSpirit Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 67% of operating room technician openings tied to Utah are remote or hybrid as of August 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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