CST Surgical Trauma

Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, the region's only Level II Trauma Center, is seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technician (CST) to join the Vascular Team in Boise.

About the Role

Certified Surgical Technicians play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of surgical procedures. Responsibilities encompass a wide range of tasks, all aimed at supporting surgeons and nurses in delivering safe and effective patient care. From preparing operating rooms, to assisting during surgeries and maintaining a sterile environment, the expertise of a CST is essential to the success of each operation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Certifications/licensure required in state performing services:
  • In Idaho: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the NBSTSA or as a Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by the NCCT
  • In Oregon: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) by the NBSTSA or as a Tech in Surgery-Certified (TS-C) by the NCCT
• At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS).
• Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.
• One year of scrub experience in an acute care hospital setting is preferred.

Schedule

Position is guaranteed 40 hours a week, working 7 days on and 7 days off with rotating shifts.

Benefits

• Position is not eligible for PTO accrual but is eligible for other day 1 benefits such as health insurance and retirement programs.
• Market-competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one, including:
  • Retirement planning and matching.
  • College savings plans for your family.
  • Multiple life insurance plans.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and educational opportunities.

About the Team

The culture in our Boise Main OR is inspired by our mission as a non-profit, value-oriented organization. Have the opportunity to be a part of our elite surgical team and save lives!

About the Organization

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.