About the role#
As a Student Surgical Technologist, you will perform patient care activities and support services in the perioperative setting. You will work under the direct supervision of a Certified Surgical Technologist to help meet the safety and comfort needs of patients. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Boise, Idaho.
What you'll do#
- Provide age-specific patient care for populations ranging from neonates to geriatric patients.
- Follow hospital safety policies and infection prevention standards.
- Operate surgical equipment and apply knowledge of electrocautery safety.
- Identify and correct breaks in aseptic technique.
- Inspect equipment and check for functionality before procedures.
- Update surgeon preference cards as directed.
- Assist the sterile surgical team with gowning and gloving, including performing open and closed gloving techniques.
- Participate in instrument, sponge, and sharps counts.
- Help the RN Circulator and the rest of the team set up the room and gather equipment.
- Keep the surgical environment clean, organized, and safe.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Certified Surgical Technologist program.
- Graduation date within nine months.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross upon hire.
- ACLS or PALS certification may be accepted in place of BLS.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, Boise, Idaho.
- Employment type: Full time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Trinity Health
Trinity Health is a nonprofit Catholic health care system based in Livonia, Michigan. The organization operates 88 hospitals and 135 continuing care locations across 26 states. Its network includes urgent care centers and various health services. The system employs 123,000 staff members and nearly 27,000 clinicians.
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