Surgery Center Surgical Technologist (1.0 FTE)

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist assists in the care of surgical patients by performing the scrubbing role and handling instruments, equipment, and supplies. The role requires understanding the procedure being performed, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, maintaining a sterile field, and managing technical components of surgery before and after procedures. The position is based at the Billings Clinic Surgery Center in Billings, Montana. It is a full-time, day-shift role scheduled for 80 hours every two weeks. The stated starting wage is $25.12–$31.40, depending on experience (DOE).

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalent.
Obtain Liaison Council on Certification for Surgical Technologist certification within one year of hire, or have an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to the listed tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Any required license or certification must be current and in good standing.

Responsibilities

Anticipate, plan for, and respond to the needs of the surgeon and other team members by continuously monitoring the sterile field.
Demonstrate proper handling of instruments and equipment.
Identify potential intraoperative complications and respond appropriately to identified needs.
Help maintain an adequate inventory of equipment, supplies, and instruments.
Use performance improvement principles to assess and improve the quality of patient care.
Identify personal growth and development needs and set goals; meet system and departmental education requirements.
Maintain competency in applicable organizational, departmental, and outside-agency environmental, employee, and patient safety standards.
Model behaviors consistent with Billings Clinic’s mission, vision, values, code of business conduct, and service expectations.
Meet mandatory organizational and departmental requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned or needed to meet department or organizational needs.