Surgical Technician, Certified

Memorial Physician Practices; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

PTO and illness bank

Income-protection programs

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana, is seeking a Certified Surgical Technician (CST) for the OR. This full-time, day-shift role supports the surgical team, ensuring sterile technique, proper instrumentation, and efficient case flow.

The ideal candidate has an AAS in Surgical Technology and BLS within one month of hire, with a preference for at least 1 year of acute care experience. Excellent communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited program.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association) within one month of hire.
• Preferred 1 year of acute care surgical technologist experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and computer skills.

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

Skills

Surgical asepsis

Sterile technique

Anatomy knowledge

Instrument handling

Team collaboration

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technician, (CST) - OR

Job Type: Full-Time (FT)

Schedule: Days

At Community Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Qualifications and Requirements

The Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional competent in 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 assists 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

Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology through an accredited Surgical Technology program.

Certification(s)

• American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS, within one month of hire
• Preferred 1-year surgical technologist acute care experience.
• Verbal, written, and computer skills

Benefits

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

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.