Surgical Technologist CST

Job Title: Surgical Technologist (CST)
Location: Lewiston ID
Salary: $52000 $78000 per year
Job Type: Permanent Fulltime

Job Summary:
One of our clients is seeking a dedicated and experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our Operating Room team in Lewiston ID. As a member of the perioperative services team you will work closely with skilled surgeons and healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care. This position comes with a $20000 signon bonus for those with a minimum of 1year Surgical Technician experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Function as a member of the sterile team in various surgical procedures.
• Prepare the operating room including opening supplies performing surgical scrubs and setting up equipment.
• Assist with draping and establishing sterile fields.
• Anticipate the surgeons needs by passing instruments sutures and other required items.
• Maintain a sterile environment using strict aseptic techniques.
• Perform needle and sponge counts with the circulating nurse.
• Share oncall rotation with other staff members (compensation includes $4.00/hour on call and a minimum of 2hours pay at time and a half if called in).

Schedule & Compensation:

• FullTime: 80 hours per pay period.
• Work Hours: 6:30 am 5:00 pm.
• Call Schedule: 1 day/week and 1 weekend/month.
• Shift Differential:
  • Evening Shift (3:00 pm 11:30 pm) 8%
  • Night Shift (11:00 pm 7:30 am) 11%
  • No weekend differential.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist course.
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) is preferred at the time of employment required within 6 months of hire.
• At least 23 years of acute care hospitalbased operating room experience (Ortho Neuro & General Surgery).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Indepth knowledge of surgical principles procedures and sterile techniques.

Additional Benefits:

• Medical Dental Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Short and Longterm disability coverage.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Pet insurance and more.

Why Join Us
We value qualified compassionate healthcare professionals. Our stateoftheart surgical facilities including the VELYS RoboticAssisted Solution and the da Vinci Xi Surgical System offer cuttingedge technology for various specialties such as general surgery neurology orthopedics obstetrics and more. We offer a supportive environment with visible leadership and numerous opportunities for professional growth.

Job Type: Fulltime
Pay: $52000.00 $78000.00 per year

Application Questions:

• Are you a graduate of an accredited course
• Are you a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or can you obtain certification within 6 months of employment
• Do you have current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Do you have knowledge of principles and procedures related to surgery