Surgical Technologist (.9) at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana

Surgical TechnologistYou'll want to join Billings Clinic for our outstanding quality of care, exciting environment, interesting cases from a vast geography, advanced technology and educational opportunities. We are in the top 1% of hospitals internationally for receiving Magnet® Recognition consecutively since 2006. And you'll want to stay at Billings Clinic for the amazing teamwork, caring atmosphere, and a culture that values kindness, safety and courage. This is an incredible place to learn and grow. Billings, Montana, is a friendly, college community in the Rocky Mountains with great schools and abundant family activities. Amazing outdoor recreation is just minutes from home. Four seasons of sunshine! You can make a difference here.Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.We provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to all full-time employees (minimum of 24 hours/week), including Medical, Dental, Vision, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Paid Time Off, employee wellness program, and much more.Billings Clinic is proud to be recognized for nursing excellence as a Magnet®-designated organization, joining only 97 other organizations worldwide that have achieved this honor four times. The re-designation process happens every four years.All new employees must complete several pre-employment requirements prior to starting.Shift: Day, Evenings, Nights, WeekendsEmployment Status: Full-Time (.75 or greater)Hours per Pay Period: 0.90 = 72 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)Starting Wage DOE: $25.12 - 31.40 May be eligible for $15,000 sign on incentiveMay be eligible for relocation assistance and tuition loan repaymentAssists in the care of the surgical patient by performing the scrubbing role of handling instruments, equipment and supplies. The Surgical Technologist has an understanding of the procedure being performed, anticipates the needs of the surgeon, maintains a sterile field and is responsible pre- and post-operatively for technical components of surgery.Essential Job FunctionsAnticipates, plans for and responds to the needs of the surgeon and other members of the team by constantly monitoring the sterile field.Demonstrates proper handling of instruments and equipment.Identifies potential intraoperative complications and responds appropriately to identified needs.Assists team in maintaining adequate inventory of equipment, supplies and instruments.Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality of patient care.Identifies needs and sets goals for own personal growth and development. Meets all system and departmental educational requirements.Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant to job performance.Minimum QualificationsEducation: Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program or equivalentExperience: Demonstrates knowledge and practice of basic patient care conceptsLicenses & Certifications: Certification by the Liaison Council for the Surgical Technologist (LCC-ST), desired CPR At hire BLS certification