Surgical Technologist – Cardiovascular OR
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Kootenai Health

Surgical Technician Travel Job - Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Position Summary

• Prepare and maintain medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Assist in pre-operation patient care and transport to/from operating room.
• Work primarily in Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), may float to Main Operating Room.
• Participate in process improvement projects.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Competent to meet age-specific needs of assigned unit.

Work Schedule

• Call required 1-2 nights per week and every 3rd weekend.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or 2 years' experience in an operating room as a Surgical Scrub Tech and/or LPN or military training.
• Minimum 2 years of experience required (CVOR experience preferred).
• Surgical Technician Certification (CST) required.
• Operating room experience required.
• Competent in more than two specialty areas.
• CPR certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to maintain standing and/or sitting positions.
• Ability to stoop, crouch, or bend.
• Use of typical clinical equipment.

Contract Length

• 12 weeks.

Immunization and Health Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccine required.
• Proof of MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza (seasonal), and Varicella vaccines or accepted declinations.
• TB test (one-step skin test, TSpot, or Quantiferon) within 12 months.
• Annual TB questionnaire within past 12 months.
• Physical/Health statement within 12 months of assignment start.
• Drug screen within 14 days of start date.

Additional Credential Requirements

• Valid Driver's License or State ID.
• Completion of core competencies, skills checklist, and unit exam.
• Professional references and background checks including criminal background, education verification, and various federal/state registries within 30 days prior to start.
• Compliance with facility-specific job description and resource packet.

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.