Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) OR Tech
Sandpoint, Idaho
Bonner General Hospital

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Specialty: Surgical Services Location: Sandpoint, Idaho Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Schedule

• Day shift, 4 x 10-hour shifts (7:00 to 17:00), 40 hours per week
• Weekends required: every other weekend
• No call required
• Floating as needed within scope
• Block scheduling: willing to discuss during interview

Eligibility

• Locals not allowed
• 50-mile radius restriction
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (2 years of experience)
• Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or RQI
• NBSTSA

Background and Screening

• Background check within 1 year of start, including SSN trace, county searches for the last 7 years, nationwide search, and sex offender registry; updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM check, required annually
• HHS/OIG check, required annually

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Fit test within 1 year of start (not required annually)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-Spot) within 1 year of start, or chest X-ray within 5 years for a positive PPD; TB questionnaire collected in lieu of annual test
• Measles (rubeola), mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity documentation (vaccines, titer, or declination, per the source)
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, including THC/marijuana (not required annually)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 to 3/31)

Training and Competencies

• Facility learning modules due the Wednesday before start; the facility sends login details within 48 hours of signed contract
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam, as applicable to profession
• Competency exam, as applicable to profession/specialty
• Skills checklist, required annually