Certified Surgical Technologist

Overview:St. Lukes Health System in Meridian, ID is seeking Full-time Certified Surgical Techs (Variable Schedules) to join our Surgical Services team.**Sign-On Bonus offered for position **Unit SummaryThe Meridian unit provides ortho, urology, general, OB/GYN, ENT, optics, plastics services (everything but head and vascular). They also have a call team on staff, so call is very minimal for staff positions.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: HS/GED- Experience: None- 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)Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association or American Red CrossWhy St. Luke's:A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Lukes Health System. We are the states largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. Were 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.About Meridian, IdahoThe city of Meridian is a suburb of Boise located approximately 10 miles from downtown Boise. Meridian is a premier place to live and work with just under 90,000 residents . This clean and attractive city is framed by mountains and has a pleasant mild, 4-season climate and excellent commerce. The city offers a wide selection of nearby recreational activities such as skiing, 130 miles of hiking trails and 25 miles of paths which link 850 acres of parks . Meridian offers premier shopping, dining, and entertainment .Learn more about what Meridian and the Treasure Valley has to offer you:St. Lukes Health System | ? City of Meridian | The Village | ? Boise Convention and Visitors Bureau | Boise Parks and Recreation | Boise Museum Association | Boise Music Festival | Boise Philharmonic | Downtown Boise Restaurants | Hyde Park events | Treefort Music Festival | First Thursdays | Alive After Five | Capitol City Public Market | Runs and Triathlons | Shakespeare Festival | Sawtooth National Forest | Visit Idaho.org*St. Lukes 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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