OR Surgical Technologist
Bozeman, MT
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Certified Surgical Technologist - OR

Location: Bozeman, Montana
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Functions as the scrub person in the operating room under the supervision of the surgeon and RN.
• Ensures a safe OR environment, proper equipment function, and patient safety during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Applies expertise in surgical techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and use of tools and technologies.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare case carts according to preference cards and interpret these cards for instrument and supply procurement.
• Communicate with OR staff and sterile processing to coordinate instrumentation for scheduled and unscheduled cases.
• Review daily schedules with charge nurse and sterile processing coordinator to identify potential turnover delays and scheduling issues.
• Manage core phone and communications, delegate duties, and coordinate breaks and lunches.
• Serve as a resource for sterile processing and surgical services departments regarding supply and instrumentation needs.
• Coordinate with materials management on supply utilization and deployment.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent, or completion of an equivalent military surgical technologist program.

Additional Information

• Must live at least 90 miles away from the facility to be considered.
• Shift: 40 hours per week, variable shifts.
• Facility may cancel up to three shifts during the 13-week contract due to low census or unforeseen circumstances.