Certified Surgical Technologist I

 

Position Summary:

Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures

Part Time - Day Shift - 12 hour shifts - 48 hours per pay period    

Responsibilities:

Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment
Works primarily in one specialty
Typically reports to a registered nurse
Performs other related duties as assigned
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned
   

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications:

Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or 2 years’ experience in an operating room as a Surgical Scrub Tech and/or LPN or military training required
Previous Operating Room experience preferred
Surgical Technician Certification (CST) required
BLS Required.  Current AHA Healthcare provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver or KMC BLS within 60 days of hire


   

Team Highlights:

Family Birth Center Highlights

·    Members of the Idaho Perinatal Quality Collaborative 

Inpatient and outpatient lactation services on site

·   NICU III Designation

·   Safe Sleep Designation

·  26 Beds in Labor and Delivery and Postpartum

·  2 C-Section ORs and 4 triage rooms

·   Number of Staff

o   L&D- 50 RN's, 7 Surgical Technologists and 6 HUCS PP-26 RN's, NICU-25 RN's

   

Working Conditions:

Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs
Must be able to maintain a standing position
Typical equipment used in a clinical job
Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend
 

About Kootenai Health: 

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider. 

 

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you: 

Kootenai Health offers comprehensive medical plan options, including options for fully paid employer premiums for our full-time employees. For part-time employees, we offer the same plan options with affordable part-time premiums. In addition to medical insurance, we offer many voluntary benefits ranging from dental and vision to life and pet insurance. Kootenai Health also offers well-being resources and telemedicine service options to all employees, regardless of benefit eligibility. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.  

Kootenai Health’s tuition assistance program is available after 90 days. If you want to further your education, we'll help you pay for it 

Kootenai Health sponsors retirement plans for employees that enable you to save money on a pre-tax and Roth after tax basis for your retirement. Kootenai Health will match your contributions based on years of service ranging from 3-6 percent.  

Competitive salaries with night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials 

An award-winning and incentive-driven wellness program. Including a MyHealth corporate team, onsite financial seminars, and coaching  

Employees receive discounts at The Wellness Bar, PEAK Fitness, and more 

Robust and interactive employee referral program 

And much more 

 

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!  

 

Apply today! Please contact Alex Cronnelly at acronnelly@kh.org or the HR Front Desk at 208-625-4620 or email careers@kh.org  with any questions.  

 

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.