Overview
St. Luke’s Health System in Boise is seeking a part time CST to join our Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine team.
Unit/Position Summary
The Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for identifying and securing instrumentation and equipment needed for invasive procedures and demonstrating proficient use and implementation of the same.
In our efforts to improve health in the communities we serve, St. Luke's is excited to offer innovative orthopedic patient careat ourstate-of-the-artCenter forOrthopedics & Sports Medicine facility (COSM). COSM will bring together numerous complementary healthcare services, such as orthopedicwalk-in care, a surgery center, physical therapy, pharmacy services, and many more. Patients will experience accessible and affordable orthopedic care unlike any other in the Treasure Valley. Our 230,000-square-foot facility will open to patients in February 2024.
Responsibilities
Performs pre-operative procedures such as selection and placement of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Assists surgeon and designated assistants in invasive procedures, passing instruments and supplies and anticipating the needs of the surgical team.
During the surgical procedure provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies.
Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
Applies basic knowledge of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology and microbiology.
Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
May develop, organize and deliver continuing education topics and/or training (in-services).
May assist in precept of students and new staff.
Maintains a safe work environment.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Experience: 0 years experience
Licenses/Certifications: Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery
Certified (CST-NCCT) by National Center Competency Testing (NCCT) AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Why St. Luke's
A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke’s Health System. We are the state’s largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We’re proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.
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*St. Luke’s is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.
Default: Location : City Boise
Category Clinical Technologist / Technicians
Work Unit Surgery Center Center for Orthopedics and Sport Medicine
Position Type Full-Time
Work Schedule DAY
Requisition ID 2024-83173
Default: Location : Location US-ID-Boise
Work Location : Name 2619 W. Fairview Ave., Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine