Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Scrub Tech - St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

We are looking for PRN Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) to join our Surgery/OR Team at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center!

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Scrub Tech
• PRN

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center has been responding to the healthcare needs of those living in the Lewis-Clark Valley and surrounding rural communities, for 120 years. St. Joe’s is the largest full-service regional medical center between Boise, Idaho and Spokane, Washington. we offer a range of services spanning both inpatient and outpatient services, including behavioral health, breast imaging, orthopedics, cardiology and heart care, gastroenterology, stroke care, neurology. At SJRMC, our caregivers have a passion for providing better care everywhere, and we give them everything they need to feel empowered to do what they do best – provide healing to those who need it, when and where they need it. We are located at: 415 6th St, Lewiston, ID 83501

Job Summary

• The Certified Surgical Technician (CST) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in surgical operations
• The CST is responsible for ensuring the surgical suite is prepared, maintaining a sterile environment, passing instruments to surgeons during procedures, and assisting in room turnover
• The CST plays a vital role in patient safety, infection control, and operational efficiency in the surgical setting

Essential Functions

• Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions required for surgical procedures
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout the procedure
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical team during procedures
• Accurately track sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgical procedures to ensure nothing is retained
• Assist with room turnover before and after procedures, including waste disposal and equipment reprocessing
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment in accordance with AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA standards
• Assist in processing specimens for laboratory analysis
• Ensure proper documentation of instrument counts, procedures, and sterilization indicators
• Comply with infection control, personal protective equipment, and safety protocols
• Support performance improvement and risk management initiatives
• Maintain readiness and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile techniques

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of a program in surgical technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required within time frame required by facility policy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• De-escalation training required within time frame required by facility policy

Experience

• 12 to 18 months of acute care operating room experience preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k)

Work Location: In person

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