Certified Surgical Assistant First Assist; CSTFA

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technician First Assist (CSTFA) - OR

Job Type: FT

$15,000.00 commitment-incentive bonus

Schedule: Weekday, Weekend, and Holiday Call Rotation

Your experience matters:
Community Medical Center

At Community Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you'll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve.

Qualifications and requirements: The Surgical Technologist is an allied health professional competent in surgical procedures and an integral part of the surgical care team. The Surgical Technologist works under the supervision and delegation of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist is an expert in theory and application of aseptic and sterile technique, knowledgeable of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgeon preferences to properly prepare the sterile field, supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.

During the surgery, the Surgical Technologist provides appropriate instrumentation and assists through a combination of knowledge, participation, anticipation, and critical thinking. The Surgical Technologist works alongside and assists the circulating nurse as well as other members of the surgical team.

• Completion of case carts
• Proper communication with operating room staff
• Cleaning and care of operating rooms, core, and equipment
• Decontamination, cleaning, and sterilization of instrumentation
• Surgeon preference card maintenance
• Supply outdates
• Weekday and weekend call coverage

Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the responsibilities assigned with or without notice.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology through an accredited Surgical Technology program.

Certification(s): National Certification as a Surgical Technologist through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

• American Heart Association healthcare provider BLS, within one month of hire
• Preferred 1-year surgical technologist acute care experience.
• Verbal, written, and computer skills

• Shift differential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
• Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
• Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
• Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please get in touch with Ronald De Castro via email, , or connect with me!

Community Medical Center is a 151-bed hospital located in Missoula, MT. It is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities across the country. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters

"Community Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Community Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."