Certified Surgical Technologist 
$5,000.00 - Sign on bonus and Relocation Assistance ! 
The Surgical Technologist is a qualified scrub technologist who is directly responsible to the Director of Surgical Services, Clinical Supervisor, Charge RN or the Perioperative RN.
They do a lot of ortho: trauma/ total joints and arthroscopy, general surgery: laparoscopic and open, gyn: laparoscopic and open, also we perform all of our own c-sections, endoscopy, limited ENT, cataracts, dental, limited urology
They do about 250 cases a month on average
Must be comfortable with all age groups
 Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.)
They have meditech for charting but a travel CST would not be doing any charting
Required skills and minimum years of experience.
Minimum 2 years, degree from an accredited school
Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. (ARRT, CRT, BLS, ACLS, etc)
BLS (AHA) certification, CST
Idaho will now only accept the following for Surg Techs:
Education:
à Graduate of a CAAHEP accredited school of Surgical Technologists (CST) or Nursing school
(LPN)
· Licenses/Certification: NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or state of Idaho LPN license
required

Additional Info:
POSITION SUMMARY: 
The Surgical Technologist is a qualified scrub technologist who is directly responsible to the Director of Surgical Services, Clinical Supervisor, Charge RN or the Perioperative RN.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Accepts direction in work environment under varied routine, critical, and/or emergency situations
• Responsible for clinical patient care given by self
• Responsible for staff development and teaching of scrub personnel
• Responsible for maintaining a sense of positive commitment and service in the workplace
• Performs pre-operative procedures such as selection and placement of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment. Participates in room set-up and cleaning
• Scrubs and assists surgical team in donning gowns and gloves 
• Provides instruments, sutures and other sterile supplies during operative procedures
• Performs sponge, sharps and instrument counts appropriately
• Assists in decontamination and sterilization of equipment and instruments (Sterile Processing Unit/SPU)
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate and receive constructive feedback in a positive manner
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining healthy interpersonal relationships with all staff members
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding knowledge of all patient information (HIPAA), staff and hospital confidential business
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Successfully completes Operating Room (OR) orientation and checklists
• Attends a minimum of twelve (12) hours/year of continuing education including mandatory inservice
• Attends a minimum of 50% of staff meetings
• Participates in rotating OR Call
• Recognizes the important part this position plays in Performance Improvement of the on-going delivery of care.
• Abides by all Federal, State and Hospital laws, regulations and guidelines
Graduate of an accredited school of Surgical Technologists
Current BLS (AHA) certification
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an operating room Surgical Tech preferred
Licenses/Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist required
Mental demands:
Moderate mathematical computations required
Effective communication skills needed
Must be able to maintain privacy of confidential information
Must be able to organize, prioritize tasks, schedules, messages, etc. with persistence, tact, and patience
Must be able to function independently as well as a team member
Must be mentally alert and possess problem-solving abilities
OUTSTANDING SALARY AND BENEFITS PACKAGE !!