Certified Surgical Technologist, Full-time

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

Join St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho—where nationally recognized quality meets small-town heart. We're proud to be recognized for excellence and patient safety, including an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, inclusion in Becker's list of "Great Community Hospitals," and U.S. News & World Report accolades for maternity care. Here, you'll find a teamwork-first culture, leaders who support you, and coworkers who genuinely have your back. New grads are welcome—we're committed to training, mentoring, and helping you build confidence as you grow. And because we know great care starts with taking care of our people, we offer competitive benefits and a workplace you can feel good about. If you're looking for a place to do meaningful work, build a career, and feel proud serving your community—you belong at St. Joe's

Job Summary

The Certified Surgical Technician (CST)/ Scrub Tech works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist in surgical operations. The CST is responsible for ensuring the surgical suite is prepared, maintaining a sterile environment, passing instruments to surgeons during procedures, and assisting in room turnover. The CST plays a vital role in patient safety, infection control, and operational efficiency in the surgical setting.

Essential Functions

• Prepare the operating room with sterile instruments, equipment, supplies, and solutions required for surgical procedures
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterile field throughout the procedure
• Pass instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical team during procedures
• Accurately track sponges, needles, and instruments before, during, and after surgical procedures to ensure nothing is retained
• Assist with room turnover before and after procedures, including waste disposal and equipment reprocessing
• Operate and monitor sterilization equipment in accordance with AAMI, AORN, TJC, and OSHA standards
• Assist in processing specimens for laboratory analysis
• Ensure proper documentation of instrument counts, procedures, and sterilization indicators
• Comply with infection control, personal protective equipment, and safety protocols
• Support performance improvement and risk management initiatives
• Maintain readiness and functionality of surgical instruments and equipment

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Demonstrated knowledge of surgical procedures, instrumentation, and sterile techniques
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure
• Effective interpersonal and team collaboration skills
• Must demonstrate regular and reliable attendance

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Successful completion of a program in surgical technology accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) required

Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required within time frame required by facility policy
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• De-escalation training required within time frame required by facility policy

Experience

• 12 to 18 months of acute care operating room experience preferred