Certified Surgical Technologist III
Job Code: 28281
Position Summary
Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
Responsibilities
- Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment
- Assists in transporting patient to and from the operating room
- Will be actively involved in process improvement projects
- Works mainly in CVOR, but may float to Main Operating Room
- 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
- 2 years’ experience, CVOR preferred
- Surgical Technician Certification (CST) required
- Operating room experience required
- Competent in more than two specialty areas
- Must be certified to perform CPR
Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting 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:
- Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employerpaid options for eligible fulltime employees, plus affordable plans for parttime staff. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
- Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
- Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
- Retirement plans with pretax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
- Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
- Awardwinning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
- PerkSpot discounts providing access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
- And an employee referral bonus program
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!
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.
Location: Kootenai Health · Perioperative Services - CVOR
Schedule: Full Time, Variable
