Barrett Hospital·Dillon, Montana
The Surgical Technician is responsible for providing patient care and preparing equipment, instruments, and supplies during surgical procedures. They must maintain the sterile area and anticipate the needs of the surgeon to ensure successful patient outcomes.
Barrett Hospital & HealthCare invites applications to fill a Surgical Technician position to join our Peri-Operative/Surgical Services team. The Surgical Technician is responsible for the provision of patient care to meet identified patient outcomes, and to achieve the goals of the facility as directed by the physician and Peri-Operative Surgical nursing team. The Surgical Technician performs duties according to the scope of practice designated by Barrett Hospital & HealthCare as identified in the role and responsibilities and according to industry-recognized professional organizations and certification boards. The Surgical Technologist prepares the equipment, instruments and supplies during surgery as well as protects the sterile area. Incumbents must have a clear understanding of the surgical procedure being performed, in order to anticipate the needs of the performing surgeon.
Full-Time, M-F 5x8s DAYS - on call once every 3 weeks
High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program recognized by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) [preferred] Proficiency in medical terminology and electronic medical record documentation preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Facility Information: Barrett Hospital & HealthCare provides the people of southwestern Montana with quality healthcare services. Recognized as a leader in rural health facilities, we have been named as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for 14 years and a Top 20 CAH 7 times from among over 1300 critical access hospitals across the nation. We continually strive for clinical excellence, with patient safety our top priority. Barrett Hospital & Healthcare is an 18-bed facility with an impressive array of technology, ancillary services and a thriving physician clinic with regional respect for quality expertise.
Located in Dillon, Montana, our community is renowned for scenic outdoor experiences including cross-country, downhill and backcountry skiing, blue ribbon fly-fishing, world-class hunting, and extensive hiking and biking opportunities. Nestled in the northern Rocky Mountains, the City of Dillon is home to an excellent school system and is home to the University of Montana Western campus. We invite you to join our team and enjoy an adventurous Montana lifestyle!
403(b) with Employer match PTO/Sick Leave Health insurance Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program Life insurance Offering a variety of optional health and well-being plans
Candidates must have a high school diploma and graduation from an accredited surgical technology program. BLS certification is required, while NBSTA certification and proficiency in medical terminology are preferred.
Market context
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