Job Description Summary:

Surgical Technologist Internship Program – 2025

Logan Health is seeking two dedicated and motivated students for our Surgical Technologist Internship Program for 2025. This program is designed for students from Missoula College, Great Falls College, and Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) who are entering their final semester of surgical technology training.

Location: Logan Health Medical Center, Kalispell, MT

Application Information:

• Application Window: Open now through Friday, November 22, 2024

• Interviews: Scheduled for the weeks of November 25 and December 2, 2024

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete clinical rotations as a Surgical Technologist intern from January through May 2025.

• Participate in 24 hours per week of hands-on scrub tech training within the operating room.

• Dedicate 8 hours per week to department training, including Central Sterile, core technician roles, perioperative support technician training, and overall hospital orientation.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $19/hour for a total of 32 hours per week.

• Employment Commitment: Accepted interns will commit to a 2-year employment agreement with Logan Health.

• Transition to Full-Time: Successful completion of the internship will lead to a full-time Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) position in the operating room.

• Sign-On Bonuses: Eligible for sign-on bonuses at the end of year 1 and year 2 of employment.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Surgical Technology program at an accredited institution (Missoula College, Great Falls College, or FVCC).

• Strong interest in surgical technology and a commitment to patient care.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

How to Apply:
To apply for the Surgical Technologist Internship Program, please complete the application by November 22, 2024.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one (1) year of college required.

• Minimum of one (1) of the following required:

  • Must be currently enrolled in a nationally accredited surgical technology program.

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited surgical technology program (CAAHEP or ARC/STSA).

• Healthcare experience preferred.

• Must possess a desire to gain professional experience within the related field of assignment.

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.

• Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.

• Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.

Job Specific Duties:

• Works in a professional manner and utilizes excellent customer service in all interactions.

• Seeks assistance as appropriate for the task assigned.

• Utilizes professional judgment handling situations while consistently maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

• Exhibits effective and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Under the direction and support of a preceptor, the employee:

  • Participates in the planning process for surgical procedures.

  • Accurately selects all equipment and supplies needed for surgical cases.

  • Accurately sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and solutions as needed for procedure.

  • Utilizes proper application of the aseptic technique when opening surgical supplies to the sterile field, and while organizing the sterile supplies and equipment for procedures.

  • Evaluates all instrumentation and technical equipment to assure it is in proper and safe working condition.  Communicates faulty or broken instruments to Sterile Processing.

  • Properly utilizes surgical instruments to assist the surgeon during the procedure.

  • Participates in counts prior to, during and the end of a procedure per department procedures.

  • Provides care to the patient in the application of dressings and while transferring the patient to the recovery area.

  • Checks assigned specialty non-stock and stock supplies to ensure an adequate quantity is available for procedures per department protocol.

  • Collaborates with stakeholders in maintaining and updating the preference cards/pick lists. 

  • Performs administrative duties, advises leadership of status changes, and works collaboratively in a team environment.

  • Exhibits knowledge of medications used during the intra-operative period.

  • Anticipates the surgeon’s needs and reacts accordingly. Efficiently passes the appropriate instrumentation, sutures and supplies to surgeons and/or assistant.

  • Assists as directed in cutting sutures and keeping track of items such as sponges, needles, etc.

  • Assists with the preparation and disposal of lab specimens as directed.  Assists team members with cleaning of room.

The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification.  Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.  Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.  Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.

Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.

Shift:

Day Shift - 8 Hours (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

32 Hours per week

• 24 hours per week are in scrub tech training/roles within the OR

• 8 hours per week to be dedicated to department training (Central Sterile, core technician, perioperative support technician, etc.) and overall hospital orientation

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.