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, mlt, technician, technician ii, technician iv, technologist, toxicology

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