Lifepoint Hospitals Missoula , MT 59801
Posted 1 month ago
This is a full time (0.8 - 1.0 Status), day shift Certified Surgical Tech position in the Surgery Department.
The Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional competent of surgical procedures and an integral part of the surgical care team. The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision and delegation of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist is an expert in theory and application of aseptic and sterile technique, knowledgeable of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgeon preferences to properly prepare the sterile field, supplies, instrumentation, and equipment. During the surgery, the Surgical Technologist provides appropriate instrumentation and assisting through a combination of knowledge, participation, anticipation, and critical thinking. The Surgical Technologist works alongside and assists the circulating nurse as well as other members of the surgical team.
Minimum Required:
Associates degree of applied science in Surgical Technology from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
Proficient in verbal and written English with excellent telephone and customer service skills.
Ability to deal with multiple tasks in a rapidly changing environment required.
Coursework in medical terminology, human anatomy, microbiology, infection control, decontamination, disinfection, instrument assembly and packaging, higher-level sterilization, biological testing, and inventory management and distribution desired.
Preferred 1 (one) year surgical technologist acute care experience.
Required Certification(s):
Association of degree of applied science in Surgical Technology from an accredited facility.
National Certification as a Surgical
American Heart Association healthcare provider
On Call / Weekend: Per department needs.
Work
Benefits Summary:
Generous Paid Time Off Benefits
401K w/ Match
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Wellness Programs
Employee Discounts
Health Savings Account w/ Match
Flexible Spending Account
Identity Protection
Generous Education Benefits that include:
Tuition Reimbursement so you can continue to pursue your education goals.
Student Loan Repayment for your prior education expenses.
Continuing Education benefits that cover qualifying education programs.
Culture & Perks
Community Medical Center is a licensed 150 bed hospital comprising adult and pediatric health care delivery systems and is part of Lifepoint Health and Billings Clinic. Our Guiding Principles and Core Values are:
Employees at Community Medical Center embrace our vision to create places where people choose to come for healthcare, physicians and providers want to practice, and employees want to work. We do this through living our core values and using them as a foundation for our behaviors, decisions, and guiding us into the future.
Community Medical Center
We are proud to be the only hospital in Montana to earn The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care; to have Western Montana's only Chest Pain Accreditation, and our Cancer Center is accredited by the Commission on Cancer in advanced clinical care, scientific research, and technological inventions. We have also been named the #1 Rehab Hospital in Montana by U.S. News & World Report, ranking care of patients recovering from events such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and severe burns.
Lifepoint Health is among "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity" for 2024. Lifepoint earned a full five-star rating by Newsweek on the list of large companies "recognized by their employees for genuinely respecting and valuing individuals from different walks of life.' This is an incredibly meaningful recognition for our organization that shines a light on all of our core values - especially Embrace Individuality.
For more information about Community Medical Center, please call (406) 728-4100 or visit: communitymed.org
For more information about Lifepoint Health, visit: lifepointhealth.net
Missoula Welcomes You Home
CMC is located on a 45-acre campus in Missoula, Montana. Nestled in the Rocky Mountains of western Montana, between Glacier and Yellowstone national parks. Our diverse community serves as western Montana's hub for education and healthcare and offers the perfect blend of four-season outdoor recreation, small town charm and big city amenities.
Missoula has been named #1 for "fun" for young adults by Smart Asset, the personal finance website, that compiles U.S. Census data and Missoula ranks second in the country for the number of entertainment venues per capita and is close behind when it comes to restaurants and bars. On any given day you can enjoy one of Missoula's concert venues, restaurants, breweries, hiking trails, ski resorts, and more!
For more information about living in the great community that makes us Missoula, please visit: destinationmissoula.org
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the responsibilities, assigned with or without notice.
COVID-19 Update:
Community Medical Center is hiring top talent, but we also have a mission of Making Communities Healthier, which means keeping our community safe and to reduce the risk of exposure. We have modified our conditions of employment to include COVID-19 vaccination unless a documented medical or religious exemption is approved.
This position is subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing according to MT Law 39-2-205-39-2-211.
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