Student Surgical Technologist

Trinity Health; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health seeks a Surgical Technologist Student for the Boise area. Under CST supervision, you will perform patient care activities and support services in the perioperative setting to meet safety and comfort needs.

This is a full-time, day shift position. You must be enrolled in a CST program and within 9 months of graduation, and you must have BLS certification at hire (ACLS/PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS).

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a Certified Surgical Technologist program and be within nine (9) months of graduation.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required upon hire. ACLS and/or PALS certification may be accepted in lieu of BLS.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and supports the organization\'s Mission, Vision, and Core Values in daily interactions and work practices.
• Provides care appropriate to the age-specific needs of assigned patients, including neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, as applicable.
• Adheres to hospital safety policies, procedures, and infection prevention standards.
• Performs duties within the scope of practice of a Surgical Technologist Student under the direct supervision of a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Demonstrates safe and appropriate operation of patient care and surgical equipment.
• Assists with room setup, equipment gathering, and preparation for surgical procedures.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe surgical environment throughout procedures.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist program enrollment (within 9 months of graduation)

BLS certification (AHA/ARC) required on hire

Job description

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), performs a variety of patient care activities and related support services necessary to meet the personal needs, safety, and comfort of patients in the perioperative setting.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be currently enrolled in a Certified Surgical Technologist program and be within nine (9) months of graduation.


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required upon hire. ACLS and/or PALS certification may be accepted in lieu of BLS.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates and supports the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values in daily interactions and work practices.


• Provides care appropriate to the age-specific needs of assigned patients, including neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations, as applicable.


• Adheres to hospital safety policies, procedures, and infection prevention standards.


• Performs duties within the scope of practice of a Surgical Technologist Student under the direct supervision of a Certified Surgical Technologist.


• Demonstrates safe and appropriate operation of patient care and surgical equipment.


• Applies knowledge of electrocautery safety, including grounding pad placement and cautery use during procedures.


• Recognizes breaks in aseptic technique and takes immediate corrective action.


• Assists with equipment inspections and functionality checks prior to procedures.


• Assists with reviewing and updating surgeon preference cards as directed.


• Assists with gowning and gloving members of the sterile surgical team.


• Demonstrates the ability to gown and glove self-using both open and closed gloving techniques.


• Participates in instrument, sponge, and sharps counts for assigned procedures under supervision.


• Assists the RN Circulator and surgical team with room setup, equipment gathering, and preparation for surgical procedures.


• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe surgical environment throughout procedures.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran