Certified Surgical Technologist - Meridian

Location

Meridian, ID | United States

Job description

St. Luke’s Health System in Merdian, Idaho is seeking a Full-time Certified Surgical Tech to join our Surgical Services team.

*Sign-on Bonus Available!*

Schedule: 7AM-3PM/5 days a week; potential for 10 hour shifts.

The Meridian unit provides ortho, urology, general, OB/GYN, ENT, optics, plastics services (everything but head and vascular). They also have a call team on staff, so call is very minimal for staff positions.

Position Summary
The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for identifying and securing instrumentation and equipment needed  for invasive procedures and demonstrating proficient use and implementation of the same.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-operative procedures such as selection and placement of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists surgeon and designated assistants in invasive procedures, passing instruments and supplies and anticipating the needs of the surgical team.
• During the surgical procedure provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies.
• Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
• Applies basic knowledge of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology and microbiology.
• Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
• May develop, organize and deliver continuing education topics and/or training (in-services).
• May assist in precept of students and new staff.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: HS/GED
• Experience: None
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification
  • Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery - Certified (CST-NCCT) by National Center Competency Testing (NCCT)

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke’s Health System. We are the state’s largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We’re proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

About Meridian, Idaho

The city of Meridian is a suburb of Boise located approximately 10 miles from downtown Boise. Meridian is a premier place to live and work with just under 90,000 residents . This clean and attractive city is framed by mountains and has a pleasant mild, 4-season climate and excellent commerce. The city offers a wide selection of nearby recreational activities such as skiing, 130 miles of hiking trails and 25 miles of paths which link 850 acres of parks . Meridian offers premier shopping, dining, and entertainment .  

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*St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.

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