Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

About the role

Responsible for maintaining the sterile field in the operating room, being constantly vigilant to see that proper aseptic techniques utilized to prevent contamination and infection. Required to assist the surgical team as the sterile member who passes instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery. Assists with prompt turnover of surgical cases, case setup and proper care of surgical instruments and equipment. Performs delegated patient care duties.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the sterile field in the operating room
• Utilize proper aseptic techniques to prevent contamination and infection
• Assist the surgical team by passing instruments, sutures, and sponges during surgery
• Aid in the prompt turnover of surgical cases
• Set up and properly care for surgical instruments and equipment
• Perform delegated patient care duties
• Work call schedule

Requirements

• Graduate of Nursing or Surgical Technologist program
• Surgical Technologist Certification
• BLS (or within 6 months of hire)
• Current Montana Nursing License (LPN only)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and anatomy
• Asepsis and sterile technique knowledge
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Compassion
• Professional growth mindset

Benefits

Position offers a culture of teamwork, compassion, and opportunities for professional growth. The hospital is located in a family-friendly community with easy access to outdoor activities and a supportive work environment.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on shift schedule are not specified in the job posting.

About Great Falls Clinic Hospital

In 1917, four visionary medical leaders opened a world-class comprehensive health care center, with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness - far from an urban center. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice. We are committed to recruiting the most contemporary medical staff, harnessing the power of the latest medical technologies, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of the 250,000 residents living in our 17 local counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for patients and the workplace of choice for staff and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity and safety, evidence-based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, great work environment and innovation/technology.

About Great Falls

Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world-class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.