Surgical Technologist (070626.8) FULL TIME

Bitterroot Health Human Resources•Hamilton, MT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bitterroot Health is seeking candidates to fill a Surgical Technologist position in our Surgical Services Dept. Surgical technologists are allied health professionals who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients in a variety of settings. The surgical technologist works under medical supervision to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. This individual works under the supervision of a surgeon to ensure that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions appropriately, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. A surgical technologist possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited surgical technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)
Current BCLS Certification required
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English
Basic computer knowledge
Knowledge of regulatory requirements as defined by the Association of Surgical Technologists (AST)

Nice To Haves

One year OR experience preferred

Responsibilities

Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures.
Ensure that the operating room environment is safe.
Ensure that equipment functions appropriately.
Ensure that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
Combine knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.