Description:
Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) – Star Valley Health
Location: Alpine, WY and Afton, WY
Department: Surgery
Schedule: PRN
Reports To: OR Manager
Pay Rate: Compensation is based on experience and certification. Minimum rate of $25.08/hr
Make a Meaningful Impact in the OR
At Star Valley Health, you’re more than a Surgical Tech, you are an essential part of a compassionate, high-performing surgical team. If you’re looking to grow your skills, work in a collaborative environment, and enjoy the quality of life that western Wyoming has to offer, this role is for you.
As a Surgical Technologist, you will support safe, efficient operating room procedures by preparing sterile fields, anticipating surgeon needs, maintaining aseptic technique, and ensuring high-quality patient care throughout every surgical case.
What You’ll Do
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Prepare the operating room and create/maintain a sterile field.
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Perform surgical scrub; assist with gowning and gloving.
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Gather, inspect, and open supplies, instruments, and equipment.
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Set up the sterile back table, Mayo stand, and required instruments.
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Complete initial instrument, sponge, and sharps counts.
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Assist with draping and patient verification protocols (time-outs).
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Organize and secure cords, tubing, and surgical accessories.
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Maintain the highest standards of sterile technique.
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Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments and supplies.
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Prepare and manage additional equipment and instruments.
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Handle medications, irrigation, and hemostatic agents safely.
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Assist with retraction, suction, and operative exposure.
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Support endoscopic/robotic cases, including camera operation.
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Perform additional counts per protocol.
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Prepare, label, and pass off specimens.
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Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
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Assist with room turnover and next-case readiness.
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Participate in debriefings and quality improvement processes.
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Assist surgeon or surgical assistant with retracting, suctioning, cutting sutures, and operating the scope.
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Monitor patient and OR conditions; retrieve needed supplies.
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Assist with patient transfers and provide reassurance.
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Support anesthesia provider and assist with tourniquet application and grounding pad placement.
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Complete patient skin prep.
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Perform instrument and sharps counts with first scrub.
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Care for specimens, secure dressings, and update surgeon preference cards.
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Operate, troubleshoot, and clean autologous cell-saver equipment.
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Perform sterile processing tasks including decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
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Manage endoscope cleaning and sterilization workflows.
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Coordinate specialty supplies with vendors when needed.
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Assist with pulling cases for the next day.
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Support central supply with stocking and mindful resource use.
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Take call with the ability to respond and arrive within 15 minutes.
Requirements:
Requirements
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Strong integrity, reliability, and critical thinking.
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Excellent attention to detail and awareness of patient and team safety.
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Compassionate, team-focused mindset.
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Ability to stand for long periods and work under pressure.
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Ability to lift/move up to 55 lbs.
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Comfort with blood, body fluids, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
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Ability to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and take call.
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Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
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Required:
- High school diploma or GED
- Current BLS certification
- Prior medical or clinical experience
- Flexible availability for call
- Preferred:
- CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS-C certification (NCCT)
Why Star Valley Health?
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Supportive team environment with small-hospital culture and personalized patient care
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Opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your surgical skill set
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Work-life balance in a scenic mountain community near the Grand Tetons, Jackson Hole, and abundant outdoor recreation
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Meaningful work where your role has a real impact every day
Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.
