Surgical Technician – Surgery General

Providence Health & Rehab Center; Polson (MT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, MT is seeking a Surgical Technician to set up and maintain a sterile field, assist the surgeon and circulating nurse, and care for specimens. You will ensure proper handling of OR equipment and support the surgical team.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Tech Program, national certification, and BLS certification. Preferred 1 year OR experience and GI endoscopy exposure.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
• National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a sterile field.
• Assist the surgeon as necessary.
• Assist circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team.
• Maintain familiarity, function and proper care of all OR equipment and instruments.
• Initiate responsibility for care of specimens and perform related duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech Program

National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting

National Provider BLS - American Heart Association

Job description

Description

The primary duties of the Surgical Technician include: setting up and maintaining a sterile field, assists surgeon as necessary, assists circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team, maintains familiarity, function and proper care of all OR equipment and instruments. The Surgical Technician initiates responsibility for care of specimens and performs other related duties as assigned

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Coursework/Training - graduate of an accredited Surgical Tech Program.
• National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting upon hire.
• National Provider BLS - American Heart Association upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year - Operating Room experience
• GI endoscopy experience

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providea.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long-standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient-centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not-for-profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Location & Compensation

Work Location: St Joseph Medical Ctr Polson. Workplace Type: On-site. Job Schedule: Per-Diem. Job Shift: Day. Pay Range: $26.70 - $40.85. The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.