Overview

St. Luke's Health System in Ketchum is seeking a Full Time Innovative CST to join our Surgical Services team. Come join an exceptional team that works well together and supports each other providing top-notch patient care.

*$15k Sign On Bonus offered for new hires**

Schedule: 3 Teams consisting of 3 circulating RN's and 3 Scrubs (RN's or CST') in a 3 week rotation. Work 40 M-F (0700-1530), Call Monday 7am- Monday 7am, Off 7, Work 40 hr M-F (0700-1530), etc. Weekday call starts at 1530 and ends at 0700. Weekend call is 24 hrs.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision - Start the 1st of the month following your start date
• Retirement plans (403b) - No vesting period!
• Paid time off (Vacation, holidays and short term disability)
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Air St. Luke's
• Healthy U wellness plan
• Tuition/Certification Reimbursement & Scholarships
• Adoption Reimbursement
• and many more....

Position Summary

The operating room is committed to providing quality surgical and diagnostic/therapeutic care to inpatient, outpatient and ambulatory pediatric through geriatric patients. The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. Plans, implements, and documents nursing care based on patient's needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-operative procedures such as selection and placement of surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists surgeon and designated assistants in invasive procedures, passing instruments and supplies and anticipating the needs of the surgical team.
• During the surgical procedure provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies.
• Helps prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and helps apply dressings.
• Applies basic knowledge of anatomy & physiology, medical terminology and microbiology.
• Applies knowledge related to emergency situations and surgical procedures in the operating room.
• May develop, organize and deliver continuing education topics and/or training (in-services).
• May assist in precept of students and new staff.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

- Education: HSD/GED- Experience: None - Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified as a Surgical Technologist (CST) by National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) OR Tech in Surgery - Certified (CST-NCCT) by National Center Competency Testing (NCCT)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certified through American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Why St. Luke's

A strong, talented staff is at the heart of St. Luke's Health System. We are the state's largest employer with more than 15,000 employees and a medical staff of more than 1,800 physicians and advanced practice providers. We're proud of our people who deliver skilled, compassionate care every day, and are looking to add dedicated individuals who will continue this same tradition of excellence.

About Wood River/Ketchum:

At St. Luke's Wood River you truly can enjoy the best the west has to offer! Conveniently located within 10 miles of the world renowned ski resort Sun Valley in the beautiful Sawtooth Mountains, the unique resort town of Ketchum offers the outdoor enthusiast a wide range of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors be it skiing, hiking, biking, fishing or enjoy an outdoor concert under the stars. Discover St. Luke's Wood River boundless career potential and Ketchum's unsurpassed quality of life!

St. Luke's Wood River is a 25 bed critical access not-for-profit health care facility that serves the healthcare needs of people living in the greater Blaine County area. Services include a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient and outpatient surgery, diagnostic imaging, maternity services, physical and occupational therapy, screening mammography, infusion services, intensive care, and medical/surgical units. With multiple locations in the beautiful southern and central Idaho, our mild, four season climate means you can play outdoors year-round. Whether you prefer leisurely walks along the river or heart-pounding climbs up a sheer cliff- there is always something to do after work. An exciting mix of urban and outdoor life defines Idaho's culture, you can ski in the morning and watch a college sporting event at night. It is a great state to raise a family and forge lasting relationships.

Learn more about what the Wood River Valley has to offer you:

City of Ketchum | Sawtooth Wilderness | Sun Valley Resort | Sun Valley Opera | Sawtooth Botanical Garden | Sun Valley Museum of History | Sun Valley Center for the Arts | Easley Hot Springs | The Nature Conservancy in Idaho - & Ernest Hemingway's last Home

*St. Luke's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by law.