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Riverwoods Surgery Center

SURGERY SCHEDULER

Provo, UT

$17.75 - $23/hr

SURGERY SCHEDULAR WILL BE REQUIRED TO GET PRIOR INSURANCE AUTHORIZATIONS FOR PROCEDURES & SURGERIES. KNOWLEDGE OF CPT CODES AND ICD-10 CODES IS HELPFUL BUT NOT REQUIRED. WILL ORGANIZE DAILY SCHEDULE ...

Utah Orthofacial Surgery

Oral Surgeon

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

$280K - $370K/yr

For more than twenty years, Utah Orthofacial Surgery has proudly served the Salt Lake City community, distinguishing itself as a beacon of excellence in oral surgery. We are seeking a motivated and ...

Lone Peak Surgery Center

Cert Surg Tech PRN

Draper, UT · On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lone Peak Surgery Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications As a ...

Lone Peak Surgery Center

Cert Surg Tech PRN

Draper, UT · On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lone Peak Surgery Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications As a ...

Lone Peak Surgery Center

Cert Surg Tech PRN

Draper, UT · On-site

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Lone Peak Surgery Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary and Qualifications As a ...

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How much do surgery jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average weekly pay for surgery in Utah is $1,713.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,278.85 and $2,100.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What jobs are there in surgery?

Jobs in surgery include surgical technologists, surgical assistants, anesthesiologists, and surgical nurses. These roles require specialized training, certifications, and often involve working in operating rooms alongside surgeons to support patient care and perform procedures.

What does a surgeon do?

Surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in performing operations to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities. Their responsibilities include assessing patients, recommending surgical procedures, and carrying out surgeries in sterile environments. They also monitor patients before and after operations, collaborate with other healthcare professionals, and stay updated on the latest surgical techniques. Surgeons may further specialize in areas such as orthopedic, cardiovascular, or pediatric surgery.

What is the difference between Surgery vs Anesthesiology?

AspectSurgeryAnesthesiology
Required CredentialsMedical degree, surgical residency, board certificationMedical degree, anesthesiology residency, board certification
Work EnvironmentOperating rooms, hospitals, clinicsOperating rooms, hospitals, clinics
Industry UsagePerforms surgical proceduresManages anesthesia and pain control during surgeries
Common Search/ComparisonOften compared for surgical rolesFocuses on anesthesia aspects

While both Surgery and Anesthesiology are medical specialties working closely in the operating room, Surgery involves performing the actual procedures, whereas Anesthesiology focuses on anesthesia management and pain control during surgeries. Both require similar credentials and work environments, but their roles differ significantly in patient care.

How to get a job in surgery?

The various jobs in surgery all require different qualifications because of their unique duties. Surgical schedulers are the only ones who may not need to attend some form of medical school to do their jobs. They likely only need previous office experience in medical scheduling. Surgical technicians and surgical assistants need to complete certification programs, which can be earned on their own or as part of an associate degree program. Operating room nurses are registered nurses and need to get their bachelor's of science in nursing and take specialty courses in surgery to work in an operating room. Surgeons must complete medical school and surgical residency before pursuing board certification.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a surgical career?

A successful surgeon requires an in-depth medical education, surgical residency training, and board certification, with exceptional knowledge of anatomy and surgical procedures. Mastery of surgical instruments, operating room technology, and familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems are essential. Manual dexterity, attention to detail, strong decision-making, and effective communication set outstanding surgeons apart. These competencies are crucial for ensuring patient safety, optimal surgical outcomes, and seamless collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

What are some common challenges surgeons face in balancing patient care and administrative responsibilities?

Surgeons often juggle a demanding schedule that includes not only performing operations but also managing pre- and post-operative care, documentation, and attending departmental meetings. Balancing direct patient care with administrative duties can be challenging, especially as healthcare regulations and electronic health record requirements increase. Efficient time management, delegation when appropriate, and strong communication with support staff are essential to maintaining high-quality care while fulfilling documentation and reporting obligations. Many hospitals also offer training and tools to help surgeons streamline administrative tasks and focus more on their clinical responsibilities.
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Infographic showing various Surgery job openings in Utah as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,107 per year, or $42.8 per hour.

Certified Scrub Tech/ Surgical Technician

Surgery Partners

Layton, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Surgery Partners rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

158th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

The Scrub Tech performs various duties as a member of the surgical team to ensure a safe and successful operative procedure. This position functions under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and directly reports to Surgical Services management.
It is expected that the Scrub Tech will support system wide and surgical operations initiatives and practices. In addition, this person will actively participate in the surgical operations safety plan as outlined.
SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Serves as scrub person for basic surgical procedures and participates in complex surgical procedures as needed.
  • Follows department procedures for scrub persons by assembling surgical packs, supplies and instruments for surgical cases and preparing operating room for surgery.
  • Inspects instruments and power equipment prior to use to assure operational order and troubleshoots, reports, and removes faulty instrument and equipment from service.
  • Assures adequate amount of appropriate supplies and instrumentation are available in accordance with surgeon's preference and counts all instruments, needles, and sponges with registered nurse according to procedure.
  • Inventories and monitors instruments, sponges and needles on operative field using department count procedures.
  • Adjusts instrumentation and supplies to changes in procedures and patient condition.
  • Assists with monitoring and reporting blood and fluid loss during cases.
  • Ascertains correctness of count prior to closure of body cavities and surgical wound. assist circulating nurse with restocking the room at end of shift.
  • Anticipates surgeon's needs and assists surgeon by draping patients, holding/passing instruments, retractors, sutures, and medications, applying surgical dressings, suctioning and sponging surgical wounds, holding extremities, and moving patients.
  • Recognizes and reports emergency situations.
  • Adjusts priorities and participates in resolving problems as appropriate.
  • Assists in identification, labeling and proper specimen disposition using departmental procedures.
  • Performs or assists in sterile preps as needed/requested by monitoring aseptic techniques of surgical team members at field, reporting and correcting breaks in sterile technique immediately, and controlling location of contaminated instruments and supplies.
  • Maintains appropriate quantities of surgical supplies and equipment by restocking room with necessary equipment and supplies and apprises supervisor of special requests for surgical supplies and equipment.
  • Assists with decontamination of all equipment, instruments, and supplies as necessary and assists with cleaning rooms, furniture, and equipment according to established procedures

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGIST QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
  • Use of medical technologies
  • Creating a safe, effective environment
  • Surgical technology
  • Analyzing information
  • Performing diagnostic procedures
  • Technical understanding
  • Informing others
  • People skills
  • Dependability
  • Quality focus
  • Planning

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
  • Associate's degree in surgical technology from accredited school or two (2) years of experience in a directly related area
  • Valid state Surgical Technologist license
  • Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
  • Life Insurance
  • PTO
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
  • And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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