Surgical Tech Extern PRN

Hourly Wage Estimate

$20.35 - $28.49 / hour

As a Surgical Technologist Extern, you’ll gain invaluable hands‑on surgical experience while working alongside a highly skilled team committed to caring for and improving human life. Under the guidance of the Circulating RN and experienced surgical staff, you’ll expand your skills by assisting throughout the surgical process and helping ensure the surgical suite remains clean, organized and focused on patient safety.

• Organizing and stocking the operating room with instruments, supplies and equipment to ensure each procedure is fully prepared and supported.
• Assisting with patient care before, after and during surgery, including transport, positioning and comfort.
• Supporting the surgical team during procedures by managing sterile instruments, passing tools and helping with counts.
• Helping maintain a clean, safe and sterile environment through room turnover, restocking and infection control practices.
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with patients, families and team members while protecting patient privacy and safety.

• Currently enrolled in an approved Surgical Technologist Program.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment start date.

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑term and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3%–9% of pay based on years of service, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts and retirement resources.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

West Valley Medical Center, Caldwell, Idaho (approximately 150 beds). The hospital is part of the HCA Healthcare network located in the Treasure Valley.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.