Certified Surgical Technologist - FT
NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL·Havre, Montana
NORTHERN MONTANA HOSPITAL·Havre, Montana
The Surgical Technician provides technical assistance in the Operating Room and Endoscopic Lab while ensuring patient safety and sterile conditions. Key duties include preparing surgical rooms, managing instrumentation, and assisting physicians during procedures.
About the Role: $5,000 Discretionary Sign-On Bonus
Under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technician is responsible for the care and safety of the patient during the surgical procedures, provides technical assistance in the Operating Room; has knowledge relative to the ages of the patients served. Essential job functions include preparing the room with the nursing staff for the surgical procedure, in a timely and organized manner; correctly practices the principles of asepsis; cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes all equipment in the OR, and Endoscopic Lab; coordinates care of the patient with the RN Circulator; stocks and replaces CS items, prepares CS inventory sheet; maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures; assists the physician during surgical procedures, and has correct instrumentation organized and available; Follows verbal physician orders in the operating suite; handles surgical specimens; compiles the necessary equipment on the surgical field; timely documents unusual occurrence reports, and other departmental forms as required; performs CPR as needed; correctly and proficiently uses all applicable instruments and equipment; cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization; transports patient to and from the OR; monitors surgical equipment, maintenance and repairs; completes duties as technical scrub in OR; prepares room and equipment for Endoscopy procedures; must maintain a cooperative disposition, within the OR room; other duties as required.
High School Diplomas or equivalent. Current CST Certification required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. One-year perioperative services experience preferred. Must be able to make sound judgement. Ability to successfully pass Background Check and Drug Screen.
Starting pay range varies based on experience up to 10 years.
Health, dental, life, disability insurance and FLEX/HSA benefits available with 403-b option.
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Applicants requiring accommodation(s) during the application or interview process are encouraged to contact us at nmhcemplsrvc@nmhcare.org or 406-262-1401. Requesting an accommodation is voluntary and will not negatively affect your application. All requests will be kept confidential.
NMH will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this job.
Candidates must have a high school diploma, current CST certification, and BLS certification. One year of perioperative services experience is preferred.
Market context
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