Surgical Technologist – OR Team in Scenic Rural Idaho

Steele Memorial Medical Center; Salmon (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability

457 Retirement with a match

Flexible scheduling

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, Idaho is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our OR team. You will prepare operating rooms, maintain sterile technique and assist surgeons and perioperative staff throughout procedures, ensuring instruments and supplies are ready and functioning.

The role emphasizes strict sterile technique, teamwork, and proactive support for patient safety. On-call availability for emergent surgeries is expected; prior OR experience is preferred and

Qualifications

• Must hold CST credential (NBSTSA or NCCT).
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Previous OR experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique and OR safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms with instruments, equipment, supplies and sterile setup per surgeon preferences.
• Verify sterility and functionality of instruments and equipment prior to procedures.
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping and draping under RN direction.
• Maintain sterile techniques and monitor sterile field; collaborate with team to prevent breaks in sterility.
• Anticipate surgeon and procedural needs; pass instruments, sutures and supplies efficiently.
• Handle specimens with proper labeling and transport.
• Assist with counts of instruments, sponges and sharps per policy.
• Clean, decontaminate and reprocess instruments; restock rooms for next procedures.
• Document equipment issues and support safety initiatives.
• Follow steam sterilization procedures and monitor chemical/biological indicators.
• Collaborate with surgeons, RNs, anesthesia providers and staff to ensure smooth surgical flow.
• Communicate clearly in high-acuity environment and participate in ongoing education and performance improvement.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability and adherence to hospital policies.

Education

CST certification NBSTSA/NCCT

Job description

Steele Memorial Medical Center in Salmon, Idaho is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our OR team. You will prepare operating rooms, maintain sterile technique and assist surgeons and perioperative staff throughout procedures, ensuring instruments and supplies are ready and functioning.

The role emphasizes strict sterile technique, teamwork, and proactive support for patient safety. On-call availability for emergent surgeries is expected; prior OR experience is preferred and