Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Billings, Montana
Saint Vincent Healthcare

Surgery Tech Position

Location

• Billings, Montana

Employment Type

• Clinical, Non-Nursing (Peak periods)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Variable shifts, typically 12 hours per day, approximately 36 hours per week
• May require working nights and/or weekends
• May require being on-call during scheduled shifts

Job Summary

• Perform scrub duties and maintain sterile supplies and sterile technique
• Assist in nursing care and preparation of surgical patients
• Assemble, organize, and complete case carts according to surgeon preferences
• Provide appropriate instrumentation, sutures, and supplies during procedures
• Maintain a sterile environment and assist the surgeon by passing instruments
• Count sponges, needles, blades, and instruments following established policies
• Assist in specimen care and preparation for laboratory analysis
• Handle specimens, implants, dressings, soiled instruments, contaminated materials, and sharps according to policy and standards
• Assist with timely room turnover, including cleaning, restocking, and equipment care
• Support surgical operations safety plans and initiatives
• May float to other departments within scope of competency and qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED or completion of a non-accredited surgical technology program within the past six months

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• Experience in supervisory roles within surgical services

Additional Information

• Must promote mission, vision, and values of the employer and abide by service behavior standards
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities
• May be required to float to other departments based on business needs