Position Purpose:

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) for our Main Operating Room in Boise! This site is a Level II Trauma Center, offering definitive care for critically injured patients throughout the region.

Certified Surgical Technologists prepare rooms, supplies and equipment for surgical procedures for physicians and surgical staff under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They are responsible for complying with safety policies, recognizing & correcting breaks in aseptic technique, performing equipment checks for proper functionality, and reviewing/updating surgeon preference cards.

Our ideal candidate has the knowledge and skills to care for patients of all ages while communicating effectively with surgical teams and supervisory staff. They will have the ability to anticipate and prioritize surgeon needs, as well as independently manage instrument, sponge, and sharp counts for all procedures.

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Schedule Information: This is a full-time benefited position working on day shift (4-10s: 7am-5:30pm or 3-12s: 7am-7:30pm). Weekday call (Monday-Friday) is not required but some weekend call is required.
• Day 1 Benefits - no waiting period for medical, dental or vision insurance!
• Position may be eligible for incentives like a sign-on bonus or relocation stipends.
• Saint Alphonsus offers generous PTO, tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities as part of the total compensation package.
• Eligible for shift differential pay.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the NBSTSA or as a Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by the NCCT required.

• Basic Life Support for healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire.

What You Will Do:

• 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.
• Entry level with completion of a Certified Surgical Tech program.

Highlights and Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon. 

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Visit www.saintalphonsus.org/careers to learn more!

Ministry/Facility Information:

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.