Certified Surgical Tech CST
Company: Saint Alphonsus Health System
Location: Boise
Posted on: March 13, 2025
Job Description:
Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:Position
Purpose:Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is seeking a
full-time Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for our Main
Operating Room in Boise! This site is a Level II Trauma Center,
offering definitive care for critically injured patients throughout
the region.Certified Surgical Technologists prepare rooms, supplies
and equipment for surgical procedures for physicians and surgical
staff.Our ideal candidate has the knowledge and skills to care for
patients of all ages while communicating effectively with surgical
teams and supervisory staff. They will have the ability to
anticipate and prioritize surgeon needs, as well as independently
manage instrument, sponge, and sharp counts for all
procedures.Position Highlights and Benefits:
- Schedule Information: This is a full-time benefited position
working on day shift (4-10s: 7am-5:30pm or 3-12s: 7am-7:30pm).
Department orientation typically features 5 8-hour shifts to
start.
- On Call Requirements: Main OR CSTs are on-call for two to four
12-hour weekend call shifts every 6-week period and are required to
meet a 30-minute response time if called in. Weekday call
(Monday-Friday) is not required.
- Day 1 Benefits - no waiting period for medical, dental or
vision insurance!
- Position may be eligible for incentives like a sign-on bonus or
relocation stipends.
- Saint Alphonsus offers generous PTO, tuition reimbursement and
scholarship opportunities as part of the total compensation
package.
- Eligible for shift differentials as well as daily pay
(optional).Minimum Qualifications:
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the NBSTSA or as a
Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by the NCCT required .
- Basic Life Support for healthcare providers certification from
either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at
hire.What You Will Do:
- Demonstrates knowledge of cautery safety (grounding pad and
cautery use during procedure).
- Recognizes breaks in aseptic technique and takes immediate
corrective action.
- Demonstrates equipment checks to assure proper
functioning.
- Updates and reviews surgeon preference cards.
- Able to gown and glove other members of the perioperative
'sterile' team.
- Able to gown and glove self through use of closed and open
method.
- Able to independently function in at least one other specialty
area.
- Anticipates and prioritizes surgeon needs. Communicates with RN
Circulator to obtain needed resources. LPNs may function under the
Nurse Practice Action with RN supervision.
- Responsible for technical equipment and supplies (e.g.,
inventory, usage, organization, maintenance in own specialty
area).
- Trouble-shoots equipment within own specialty to bring to
resolution.
- Independently manages instrument, sponge and sharp counts for
all procedures in specialty areas and all procedures assigned
outside of specialty.
- Assists and/or follows direction of the RN Circulator to set up
a room and obtain equipment, etc.Highlights and Benefits: When
Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our
patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer
opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers.
Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty,
diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique
to Idaho and Oregon.
- We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple
options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
- Benefits for your future include retirement planning and
matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life
insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
- We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition
reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and
grow.Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more! Our
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is one of the
largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation.
Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we
integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our
colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities,
and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and
inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care
for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status
as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Associated topics: hematopathology, laboratory, microbiology, mls,
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Keywords: Saint Alphonsus Health System, Boise , Certified Surgical Tech CST, Healthcare , Boise, Idaho
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