LifePoint Health

Job Description

Job Title: Surgical Technician, Certified - OB

Job Type: PT Nights

Your Experience Matters: Community Medical Center

People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are, not just what you can do. Community Medical Center is a leading healthcare system with 151 beds offering adult and pediatric treatments and technology combined with medical specialties and certifications often only available in major cities.

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Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Ronald De Castro via email at Ronald.DeCastro@lifepoint.net

Where We Are:

Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, Missoula is between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm, and big city amenities.

What we offer:

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
• Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
• Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
• Student Loan Repayment and Tuition Assistance for qualified applicants
• Professional development opportunities, cross-training and CE dollars
• And much more…

POSITION SUMMARY & PRIMARY DUTIES:

The Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional competent of surgical procedures and an integral part of the surgical care team. The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision and delegation of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist is an expert in theory and application of aseptic and sterile technique, knowledgeable of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgeon preferences to properly prepare the sterile field, supplies, instrumentation, and equipment. During the surgery, the Surgical Technologist provides appropriate instrumentation and assisting through a combination of knowledge, participation, anticipation, and critical thinking. The Surgical Technologist works alongside and assists the circulating nurse as well as other members of the surgical team.

Responsibilities:

• Completion of case carts
• Proper communication with operating room staff
• Cleaning and care of operating rooms, core, and equipment
• Decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of instrumentation
• Surgeon preference card maintenance
• Supply outdates
• Weekday and weekend call coverage

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the responsibilities, assigned with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Education:

• Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology through and accredited Surgical Technology program

Preferred Certification(s):

• National Certification as a Surgical Technologist through National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS, within one month of hire

Minimum Work Experience:

• Preferred 1 Year surgical technologist acute care experience.

Required Skills:

• Verbal, written, and computer skills
• Non-Essential Functions
• 1. Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.
• 2. Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.
• 3. Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.
• 4. Perform other duties as assigned.

About Us

Community Medical Center is a 151-staffed bed hospital located in Missoula, MT, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters

EEOC Statement

“Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”