Central Sterilization Tech; part-time

Certified Surgical Technologist

Location:

Salmon, Idaho

Supports safe, efficient, and high-quality surgical care by preparing operating rooms, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting surgeons and perioperative teams throughout surgical procedures.

• Prepare operating rooms with appropriate instruments, equipment, supplies, and sterile setup according to surgeon preferences and procedure-specific requirements.
• Verify functionality and sterility of instruments and equipment prior to procedures; operate and troubleshoot surgical equipment within scope of practice.
• Assist with patient positioning, pre-p and draping for surgical procedures under RN direction.
• Always maintain strict sterile techniques and aseptic practices; monitor sterile field integrity and collaborate with the team to prevent breaks in sterility.
• Anticipate surgeon and procedural needs, passing instruments, sutures, and supplies efficiently.
• Handle specimens appropriately, ensuring accurate labeling and transport.
• Assist with counts of instruments, sponges, and sharps according to policy.
• Clean, decontaminate, and prepare instruments for reprocessing.
• Restock rooms and ensure readiness for subsequent procedures.
• Document equipment issues and support quality and safety initiatives.
• Follow written procedures for steam sterilization; maintain responsibilities and the necessity for chemical and biological monitoring.
• Collaborate with surgeons, RNs, anesthesia providers and support staff to ensure smooth surgical flow.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully in a high-acuity environment.
• Participate in ongoing education, competency and performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability and adherence to hospital policies and regulatory standards.
• Make decisions reflecting knowledge of facts and good judgment (assigned case and instruments/trays to be pulled for the procedure) within operating room technician’s scope of practice.
• Attend at least 75% of staff meetings annually; read and return all monthly staff meeting minutes.

• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential (NBSTSA or NCCT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Previous operating room experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instruments, and OR safety practices.
• Availability to work two to three nights/days per week on call for emergency surgery services on a routine basis.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 457 retirement with a match every pay period. Flexible employee work scheduling to support a healthy work‑life balance. Wellness program with potential health deduction savings of up to $1,200 annually and generous paid time off.