OR Surgical Technologist
Bozeman, Montana
Bozeman Health Deaconess Hospital

Certified Surgical Technologist - OR

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

Position Summary

The Surgical Technologist functions as the scrub person in the operating room, working under the supervision of the surgeon and registered nurse. Responsibilities include ensuring a safe OR environment, proper equipment function, and facilitating operative procedures that maximize patient safety. Requires expertise in surgical techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and the use of tools and technologies for safe patient care during invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepare case carts according to preference cards and interpret these cards for instrument and supply procurement.
• Communicate effectively 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 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

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent military surgical technologist program
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Additional Information

• Facility may cancel up to three shifts during the 13-week contract due to low census or unforeseen circumstances.
• Candidates must live at least 90 miles away from the facility to be considered.

Specialty Experience

• No specific years of experience stated beyond certification and program graduation requirements.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.