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Logan Health

Six-hospital health system, clinics, air ambulance

Certified Surgical Technologist

Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-timeKalispell, MT, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years of experience as a Surgical Technologist or certification is required.
  • AHA BLS Certification is required, or must be obtained within two months of hire.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work independently when needed.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, critical thinking, and ability to set priorities.
  • Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and patient safety.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.
  • Knowledge of human anatomy and appropriate interventions to prevent or minimize patient trauma.
  • Knowledge of medications used during the intra-operative period.
  • Ability to cover multiple areas as trained and within scope of practice, including CST and CS.
  • Ability to maintain regular and consistent attendance as scheduled.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in planning surgical procedures.
  • Select equipment and supplies needed for surgical cases.
  • Set up sterile tables with instruments, supplies, equipment, and solutions for procedures.
  • Apply aseptic technique when opening supplies to the sterile field and organizing sterile supplies and equipment.
  • Follow proper hand-washing protocol, don sterile attire, and prepare for surgical procedures according to department procedures.
  • Use surgical drapes properly and maintain sterile technique during procedures.
  • Maintain the integrity of the sterile field to ensure a safe patient environment, following department protocol.
  • Evaluate instruments and technical equipment for safe working condition and communicate faulty or broken instruments to Sterile Processing.
  • Use surgical instruments to assist the surgeon during procedures.
  • Participate in counts before, during, and at the end of procedures according to department procedures.
  • Apply dressings and transfer patients to the recovery area.
  • Work calmly and efficiently while applying knowledge of surgical asepsis and breaks in technique.
  • Check specialty non-stock and stock supplies to ensure adequate quantities are available for procedures.
  • Communicate supply-level issues to appropriate stakeholders according to department protocol.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain and update preference cards and pick lists.
  • Complete departmental competencies and work-related development according to department protocol.
  • Perform administrative duties, advise leadership of status changes, and collaborate with the team.
  • Train Surgical Technologist staff according to department protocol.
  • Anticipate the surgeon’s needs and pass appropriate instrumentation, sutures, and supplies to surgeons or assistants.
  • Assist with cutting sutures and tracking items such as sponges and needles.
  • Assist with preparation and disposal of laboratory specimens and help team members clean the room.

Desired Qualifications

  • Surgical Technologist certification through the certifying body of the Association of Surgical Technologists, Inc. is preferred.
  • Surgical Technologist experience in dental, ENT, general surgery, neurosurgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, pediatric neurosurgery, pediatrics, plastics/breasts, podiatry, robotics, surgical oncology, thoracic surgery, urology, or vascular surgery is preferred.

About the Company

Logan Health

Six-hospital health system, clinics, air ambulance

Logan Health provides comprehensive medical care across a regional health system that includes six hospitals, more than 50 provider clinics, and other services. It operates and coordinates a network of hospitals and clinics to deliver medical treatment, preventive care, and specialty services to residents across 13 counties in a large service area. A key component is its rural air ambulance program, A.L.E.R.T., which helps transport patients quickly to needed care across the region.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kalispell, MT
Founded
1910

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