Certified Surgical Technologist First Assistant
Bozeman, MT
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Certified Surgical Technologist

Location

• Bozeman, Montana

Employment Type

• Contract
• 13 weeks

Role Summary

• Works in the operating room as a scrub person under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
• Supports safe surgical care by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment for invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Includes an expanded first assistant role when assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (1 year of experience)
• Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• CST or NBSTSA
• High school diploma or equivalent, or associate's degree in surgical technology or equivalent training
• Surgical First Assistant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of surgical technologist experience in an acute care operating room

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• 10- to 12-hour shifts depending on needs
• May include weekends, after-hours shifts, and on-call work

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble case carts according to preference cards
• Coordinate instruments and supplies with operating room and sterile processing staff
• Review the daily schedule to identify turnover delays and scheduling issues
• Coordinate breaks and lunches as needed
• Support procurement of supplies and instrumentation for scheduled and unscheduled procedures
• Coordinate with materials management on supply utilization and deployment
• In the first assistant role, provide surgical site exposure, handle or cut tissue, provide hemostasis, suture, and assist with postoperative management

Work Conditions

• Regular and sustained attendance required
• Busy, stressful environment
• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens, radiation, chemicals, disinfectants, infectious diseases, and emotionally challenging situations
• Physical demands include repeated lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, and fine-finger movements

Additional Notes

• On-time completion of required education is expected per applicable requirements and policy
• No hours are guaranteed in the first assistant role
• The facility may cancel 3 shifts per 13-week contract in the event of low census or other unforeseen circumstances