Certified Surgical Tech CST PRN Days - Saint Alphonsus Health System : Job Details

Saint Alphonsus Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) to support our Main Operating Room in beautiful Baker City, Oregon.

This PRN position will come with a great work-life balance; the schedule is anticipated to be 10-hour shifts working 6:30am-5pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). No call required.

As a CST with Saint Alphonsus Health System, you will prepare surgical procedures for physicians and surgical staff under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will be responsible for complying with safety policies, recognizing & correcting breaks in aseptic technique, performing equipment checks for proper functionality, and reviewing/updating surgeon preference cards. You will also gown and glove yourself and other members of the team.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the NBSTSA required.
• Basic Life Support for HealthCare Provider (BLS/HCP) certification from either AHA, ARC, or the Military Training Network required.
• One year of scrub experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.

Why Saint Alphonsus Baker City?

• The organization is serious about fostering an environment focused on personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers.
• Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Baker City has been recognized as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital.
• Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Baker City has received the Advanced Total Hip and Knee Replacement Distinction Award from Joint Commission.
• Located in Northeast Oregon, Baker City is a tight knit community that provides four season of recreational opportunities from their pristine lakes, mountain access, miles of hiking trails, and a nearby family friendly ski resort (with the highest base elevation in Oregon).

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.

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Ministry/Facility Information:

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.

• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

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.