Trinity Health·Nampa, Idaho
The CST is responsible for preparing operating rooms, sterilizing equipment, and assisting surgeons and nurses during surgical procedures. They must maintain a sterile environment and manage technical equipment and supplies to ensure safe patient care.
Employment type: Full time
Position Summary: and Highlights:
We are seeking a motivated Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for our Main Operating Room in Nampa, Idaho!
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 and sterilizing equipment to assisting during surgeries and maintaining a sterile environment, the expertise of a CST is essential to the success of each operation.
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 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.
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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.
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Requires certification as a CST by NBSTSA or TS-C by NCCT, along with BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross. One year of scrub experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.
Market context
Nursing roles in Idaho are often driven by steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community-based care settings, especially for candidates who can work independently and travel as needed. These positions can be competitive because employers commonly look for an active Idaho RN license, a valid driver’s license with auto insurance, and prior clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and prepare examples of relevant patient-care experience before applying.