Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Rotating Shift Description:
Position Purpose:
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, the region's only Level II Trauma Center, is seeking an experienced CST to join the Vascular Team in Boise! Certified Surgical Technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, all aimed at supporting surgeons and nurses in delivering safe and effective patient care. From preparing operating rooms, to assisting during surgeries and maintaining a sterile environment, the expertise of a CST is essential to the success of each operation.
Minimum Qualifications:
+ Certifications/licensure required in state performing services: +
In Idaho:
Certified Surgical Technologist ( CST ) by the NBSTSA or as a Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by the NCCT +
In Oregon:
Certified Surgical Technologist ( CST ) by the NBSTSA or as a Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by the NCCT + At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. ( ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS ) + Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk + One year of scrub experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.
Position Highlights:
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Schedule:
Position is guaranteed 40 hours a week, working 7 days on and 7 days off with rotating shifts. +
Benefits:
Position is not eligible for PTO accrual, but is eligible for other day 1 benefits such as health insurance and retirement programs. +
Team Environment:
The culture in our Boise Main OR is inspired by our mission as a non-profit value-oriented organization. Have the opportunity to be a part of our elite surgical team and save lives!
What You Will Do:
+ Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable). + Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures. + 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 close To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account