CST Residency Main Operating Room

CST Residency Program

CST Residency provides students in their last semester of Surgical Technology programs the opportunity to earn money while completing clinical hours in operating rooms throughout Saint Alphonsus Health System. Under the supervision of Certified Surgical Technologists, CST residents will assist in the Main OR practicing skills, experiencing a variety of surgical cases, and expanding their learning. Students have the opportunity to work on a variety of service lines, including trauma, as Saint Alphonsus is the region's only Level II Trauma Center.

After completing the CST Program and certifying with the NBSTSA or NCCT, residents may have the opportunity to transfer to a certified CST position.

Schedule Information and Benefits:

• Flexible Schedule: Position will be scheduled for part-time hours and will vary based on department needs.
• Day 1 Benefits! Colleagues are eligible for benefits such as medical, vision and dental insurance from their very first day of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must maintain current enrollment in a Certified Scrub Technologist Program and be within 9 months of graduation.
• At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required. (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS)

What You Will Do:

• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).
• Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.
• Performs only those skills within their scope of practice and under the supervision of a Certified Surgical Technologist.
• Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge of cautery safety (grounding pad and cautery use during procedure).
• Recognizes breaks in aseptic technique and takes immediate corrective action.
• Demonstrates equipment checks to assure proper functioning.
• Updates and reviews surgeon preference cards.
• Able to gown and glove other members of the perioperative'sterile' team.
• Able to gown and glove self through use of closed and open method.
• Manages instrument, sponge and sharp counts for all procedures assigned with supervision.
• Assists and/or follows direction of the RN Circulator to set up a room and obtain equipment, etc.

Highlights and Benefits:

When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients. We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers. Our belief in work-life balance compliments the natural beauty, diverse landscapes, and outdoor recreation lifestyle that is unique to Idaho and Oregon.

• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Ministry/Facility Information:

• Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities. The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations. Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
• Top 15 Health Systems in the country by IBM Watson Health;
• The region's most advanced Trauma Center (Level II);
• Commission on Cancer Accredited Program through demonstrating an uncompromising commitment to improving patient survival and quality of life.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.