St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, ID is seeking a Full-time Lead Certified Surgical Tech to join our Surgical Services team for Neuro Specific cases.   

*Sign-On Bonus being offered for position *

Schedule:  Full time Day Schedule, 10 hours shifts - with some call. 

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision - Start the 1st of the month following your start date
• Retirement plans (403b) - No vesting period!
• Paid time off (Vacation, holidays and short term disability)
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Air St. Luke's
• Healthy U wellness plan
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement & Scholarships
• Adoption Reimbursement
• and many more....

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.

Unit Summary

The Boise Operating room serves all specialties outside CVOR and L&D. We are the largest OR in the system and support the highest acuity patient population in Pediatric Trauma, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Robotics, ENT, OMF, Plastics, Urology, Bariatrics and General surgery. We have a fast-paced environment that encourages teamwork and fosters ongoing growth. Our facility is co-located with both the regions Children’s Hospital and the Cancer Institute.

This position will be Neuro Specific:

Neurology: Neurosurgery with BrainLab and Stealth technologies, craniotomies, subdural hematomas, aneurysms, and fusions of the cervical and lumbar spine

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.
• May be responsible for ensuring patient care needs are met through effective management of staffing resources and operations.
• During the surgical procedure provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies.
• Helps prepares, cares for, and disposes of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge and practice in the primary scrub role in advanced surgical procedures.
• Apply knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Assists in performing perioperative tasks & assistance.
• Responsible for training or assignment of training.
• As part management team assists or may be responsible for scheduling, communication, and clinical decision making. Works with staff to promote resolution of conflicts and counsels staff when clinical practice standards are not met.
• May perform or coordinate the primary preceptor role in the training of students and peers.
• Flexible and knowledgeable to work outside their area of expertise.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: HS/GED
• Experience: 3 years experience
• Licenses/Certifications:
  • American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification
  • 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)

At St. Luke’s, caring for people in the communities we serve is our mission – and this includes our own SLHS team. We offer a robust benefits package to support our teams both professionally and personally. In addition to a competitive salary and retirement plans, we ensure our team feels supported in their benefits beyond the typical medical, dental, and vision offerings. We care about you and have fantastic financial and physical wellness options, such as: on-site massages, on-site counseling via our Employee Assistance Program, access to the Virgin Pulse Wellness tool, as well as other formal training and career development offerings to ensure you are meeting your career goals.

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.

*Please note: this posting is not reflective of all job duties and responsibilities and is intended to provide an overview to job seekers.