Surgical Technologist - Intermountain Health : Job Details

Job Description:

The 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 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.

Posting Specifics

• Pay Range:$25.23 - $38.59/hour (Certified) (depending on experience). $24.23 - $37.59/hour (Uncertified) (depending on experience)
• Benefits Eligible:Yes (Health, Vision,&Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details:Full-time, 40 hours/week. Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with weekday and weekend call rotation.
• Department:General Surgery, St. James Hospital (Butte, Montana). Specialty cases include OB/GYN, Orthopedics, ENT, Urology, and Endoscopy procedures.

You.

You bring your body, mind,heartand spirit to your work as anAdvanced Surgical Services Technician/ Surgical Technician in the Operating Room.

You know how to stay organized and move fast. You respond calmly in high pressure situations.

 

You'regenerous with your thoughts, your partnership and especially your voice in the OR because your opinion matters.

 

You'regreat at what you do, but you want to be part of something even greater. Because you believe that while individuals can be strong, the right team is invincible.

Us.

St. James Healthcareis part of Intermountain Health, a faith-based, nonprofit healthcare organization that focuses on person-centered care. Our 98-bed hospital is the only full-service acute care facility in Butte, andwe'rethe largest hospital serving a seven-county area. Our mission is to bring health and hope to the poor, the vulnerable, our communities and each other.

Benefitsare one of the ways we encourage health for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical, dental and vision coverage. But health is more than a well-working body: it encompasses body,mindand social well-being. To that end,we'velaunched a Healthy Living program to address your holistic health. Healthy Living includes financial incentives, digital tools, tobacco cessation, classes,counselingand paid time off. We also offer financial wellness tools and retirement planning.

We.

Togetherwe'llalignmissionand careers,valuesand workplace.We'llhonor each other's dignity and surpass the standards we set.We'llencourage joy, demandsafetyand take pride in our integrity.

We'lllaugh at each other's jokes (even the bad ones).We'llhello and high five.We'llcelebrate milestones and acknowledge the value of spirituality in healing.

We'reproud of what we know, which includeshow much there is to learn.

Your day.

As anAdvanced Surgical Services Tech/ CSTyou need to know how to:

• Maintainall surgical services areas as assigned in an aseptic and clean conditionin accordance withhospital safety and infection control guidelines.

• Perform endoscopic procedures as the Endoscopy Technician and performdecontamination and reprocessing of endoscopes.

• Maintaincompetencies as a Surgical Technician and will be able to perform Technician duties (as described by AST) in all SJB surgeries.

• Provideintra-operative/procedural teamwork with physicians,nursesand assistants in the Surgical Services Department.

• Process, store, distribute and monitor, instrumentation,equipmentand patient care items by performing the following duties.

Your experience.

We hire people, not resumes. But we also expect excellence, which is why werequire:

Certified Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Graduation from formal, accredited surgical technologist program is required
• NCCT Surgical Technologist certification (TS-C) or NBSTSA certification is required
• Registered in state of practice as a Surgical Technologist is required
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire or obtained within 60 days of hire with prior approval

Uncertified Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technology Training Program (CST)
• BLS upon hire
• Certified Surgical Technologist Certification within one year of hire date.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment
• Knowledge of computers including Microsoft

Your next move.

Now that you know more about being anAdvanced Surgical Services Tech / CSTon our team we hopeyou'lljoin us. At IntermountainHealthyou'llreaffirm every day how much you love this work, and why you were called to it in the first place.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc).
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.

Location:

St James Hospital

Work City:

Butte

Work State:

Montana

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$25.23 - $38.59

We care about your well-being– mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits packages for ourIdaho, Nevada, and Utah based caregivers, and for ourColorado, Montana, and Kansas based caregivers.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.