Certified Surgical Technologist II - Day Surgery

Kootenai Hospital; Coeur d'Alene (ID); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with match

Shift differentials

Wellness program

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Kootenai Health in Coeur d'Alene, ID seeks a Certified Surgical Technologist II for Day Surgery. This full‑time role supports pre‑op and intraoperative patient care, prepares equipment, maintains sterile technique, and aligns with OR policies.

Responsibilities include assisting in transport, participating in process improvement, meeting age‑specific needs, and ensuring reliable attendance. The hospital offers comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plans with match, and

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or 2 years' experience in an operating room as a Surgical Scrub Tech and/or LPN or military training required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room required
• Competent in two specialty areas required
• BLS required

Responsibilities

• Pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment
• Assist in transporting patient to and from the operating room
• Actively involved in process improvement
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Skills

BLS

Two specialties

Operating room experience

Surgical scrubbing

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Certified Surgical Technologist II - Day Surgery

• Facility Kootenai Health
• Department Perioperative Services - Operating Room
• Schedule/Shift/Hours Full Time - Days - 10 Hour Shifts

Position Summary

In alignment with the specific operational needs and hours of the Day Surgery center, the Certified Surgical Technologist – Day Surgery prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures. Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment
• Assists in transporting patient to and from the operating room
• Actively involved in process improvement
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the field
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job function
• Competent to meet age specific needs of the unit assigned

Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or 2 years' experience in an operating room as a Surgical Scrub Tech and/or LPN or military training required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an operating room required
• Competent in two specialty areas required
• BLS required

Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• Must be able to stoop, crouch or bend

About Kootenai Health:

Kootenai Health is a highly esteemed healthcare organization serving patients throughout northern Idaho and the Inland Northwest. We have been recognized with many accolades and distinctions, including being a Gallup Great Workplace, No. 1 Best Place to Work in Large Healthcare Organizations, and Magnet™ Status for Nursing Excellence. We pride ourselves on our outstanding reputation as an employer and a healthcare provider.

As your next employer, we are excited to offer you:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, including fully employer‑paid options for eligible full‑time employees, plus affordable plans for part‑time staff.Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental, vision, life, and pet insurance, with telemedicine and wellbeing resources available to all employees
• Tuition assistance after 90 days to support your professional growth
• Retirement plans with pre‑tax and Roth options and employer matching from 3%–6%
• Competitive pay, plus night, weekend, and PRN shift differentials
• Award‑winning wellness program with coaching, financial wellness resources, and free or discounted access to fitness centers and premium wellbeing apps
• PerkSpot discountsproviding access to thousands of exclusive deals in over 25 categories
• And an employee referral bonus program

Kootenai Health provides exceptional support for extraordinary careers. If you want to work on a high-quality, person-centered healthcare team, we can't wait to meet you!

Kootenai Health complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex. Kootenai Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sex.

A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans are available to both full and part-time employees, with some available at no cost to the employee. In addition, benefit-eligible employees also gain access to the following:

• Tuition assistance and career development programs
• Robust Retirement Plan
• Night, weekend and PRN shift differentials
• Employee referral bonus program