Surgical Tech bei Star Valley Health

Description

Surgical Technologist – Star Valley Health

Location: Alpine, WY
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-4:00pm
Salary: Competitive, based on experience.  Minimum compensation starting at $25.00 per hour
Benefits: 160 hours PTO, healthcare, disability, life & AD&D insurance, 6% retirement match, and more!

About Us

At Star Valley Health, we’re committed to delivering exceptional care while supporting our team with a strong work-life balance, excellent patient-to-staff ratios, and a collaborative environment. Nestled near the Grand Tetons and Jackson Hole, our location offers unmatched outdoor recreation and natural beauty.

Position Summary

As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll play a vital role in supporting surgical procedures and ensuring a safe, sterile environment. You’ll work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

Preoperative Duties:

• Prepare and maintain sterile fields
• Assist with gowning, gloving, and draping
• Set up instruments, supplies, and equipment
• Perform initial counts and verify surgical site

Intraoperative Duties:

• Maintain sterile technique
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments
• Assist with retractors, suctioning, and suturing
• Handle specimens and prepare instruments for sterilization

Second Surgical Tech Role:

• Support surgeon and surgical assistant during procedures
• Monitor patient comfort and assist with positioning
• Perform skin prep and apply dressings
• Operate and clean autologous cell-saver equipment

Sterile Processing & Support:

• Decontaminate and sterilize instruments and scopes
• Ensure equipment functionality and coordinate maintenance
• Pull supplies and coordinate with reps for specialty items

Additional Duties:

• Take call and respond within 15 minutes
• Participate in quality improvement and debriefing
• Assist with stocking and supply management

Requirements

Requirements

Skills & Abilities:

• High integrity, dependability, and initiative
• Strong critical thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or as part of a team
• Compassionate and professional demeanor with patients, colleagues, and guests
• Physically able to stand for long periods and lift/move up to 55 lbs
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination
• Comfortable working in high-pressure environments and irregular hours (including nights/weekends/on-call)
• Willingness to adapt to changes that improve patient care and facility operations
• Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and radiation may occur

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Current BLS certification required
• Prior medical training and experience preferred
• Flexible schedule to accommodate call shifts
• CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS-C certification (NCCT) preferred

Join Our Team

Apply today and become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, and community.

Note: Position descriptions are intended to serve as a guideline for typical duties and requirements of a position, but are not inclusive. Additional or different responsibilities within a reasonable scope of the position description may be added or deleted any anytime at the discretion of the Board.