Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Scrub Tech - St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

We are looking for a dedicated Full Time Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our Surgery/OR Team at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center! Ask about our $10,000 Sign On Bonus! Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Scrub Tech Full-time Days St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has been responding to the healthcare needs of those living in the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding rural communities, for 120 years. St. Joe's is the largest full-service regional medical center between Boise, Idaho and Spokane, Washington. we offer a range of services spanning both inpatient and outpatient services, including behavioral health, breast imaging, orthopedics, cardiology and heart care, gastroenterology, stroke care, neurology. At SJRMC, our caregivers have a passion for providing better care everywhere, and we give them everything they need to feel empowered to do what they do best - provide healing to those who need it, when and where they need it.

We are located at:

415 6th St, Lewiston, ID 83501 Job Summary The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in surgical operations The CST is responsible for ensuring the surgical suite is prepared, maintaining a sterile environment, passing instruments to surgeons during procedures, and assisting in room turnover The CST plays a vital role in patient safety, infection control, and operational efficiency in the surgical setting Essential Functions Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions required for surgical procedures Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout the procedure Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical team during procedures Accurately track sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgical procedures to ensure nothing is retained Assist with room turnover before and after procedures, including waste disposal and equipment reprocessing Operate and monitor sterilization equipment in accordance with AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA standards Assist in processing specimens for laboratory analysis Ensure proper documentation of instrument counts, procedures, and sterilization indicators Comply with infection control, personal protective equipment, and safety protocols Support performance improvement and risk management initiatives Maintain readiness and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment Demonstrated knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile techniques Education High school diploma or equivalent required Successful completion of a program in surgical technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required Licenses/Certifications Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required within time frame required by facility policy Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required De-escalation training required within time frame required by facility policy Experience 12 to 18 months of acute care operating room experience preferred

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person