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Surgical Technologist / Operating Room

Portneuf Health

Location
Onsite (Pocatello, Idaho)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 week ago

About the role

Portneuf Medical Center, a Level II Trauma Center in Pocatello, Idaho, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist with patient care and surgical instrumentation. The role involves supporting preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases within a comprehensive healthcare environment.

Skills

Surgical technology Asepsis principles AORN guidelines Surgical supply management Patient care Operating room assistance Instrumentation preparation BLS certification

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health benefits
  • Tuition assistance

Perks

  • Career growth
  • Wellness resources

Full job details

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Operating Room Surgical Technologist in Pocatello, ID.

 

Why Join Us? 

 

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better  

  • Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. 
  • People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. 
  • Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care. 

Get to Know Your Team: 

  • Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence-recognized surgeons, imaging, and primary and specialty care.

Learn About a Day In the Life of a Surgical Tech:


Responsibilities

  • Assist with the nursing care of patients preoperatively, intraoperatively, and postoperatively by performing routine and delegated duties according to the standards of the department and hospital practice and policies.
  • Responsible for the preparation and disbursement of surgical supplies, equipment, and instrumentation – pre, intra, and post-operatively.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of principles of asepsis.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the standards of AORN guidelines.

  • Assume responsibility for clinical competence and professional development.

  • Participate in the responsible management of all departmental resources.

  • Takes calls as required by the department.


Qualifications

Job Requirements:

  • Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or Certified Surgical Technologist

  • BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.