Surgical Technician (CST)

SUMMARY:

* Job Title: Surgical Technician (CST)
* Job Id: M-SRT-301435
* Profession: Allied Health
* Specialty: Allied - Surgical Technician
* Job Type: Contract / Travel
* Location: Havre, MT
* Start Date: Nov 11, 2026
* Duration: 13 weeks
* Shift: Days
* Rate: $1,720/40 hours

REQUIREMENTS:

* 5+ years of experience
* ***Will not take an in-state traveler, unless they have exceeded the 250-mile radius.***

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Under the guidance of the Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technician is responsible for the care and safety of the patient during the surgical procedures.
* Provides technical assistance in the Operating Room.
* Has knowledge relative to the ages of the patients served.
* Prepares the room with the nursing staff for the surgical procedure, in a timely and organized manner.
* Correctly practices the principles of asepsis.
* Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes all equipment in the OR, and Endoscopic Lab.
* Coordinates care of the patient with the RN Circulator.
* Stocks and replaces CS items, prepares CS inventory sheet.
* Maintains a sterile field during surgical procedures.
* Assists the physician during surgical procedures, and has correct instrumentation organized and available.
* Follows verbal physician orders in the operating suite.
* Handles surgical specimens.
* Compiles the necessary equipment on the surgical field.
* Timely documents unusual occurrence reports, and other departmental forms as required.
* Performs CPR as needed.
* Correctly and proficiently uses all applicable instruments and equipment.
* Cleans and wraps instruments for sterilization.
* Transports patient to and from the OR.
* Monitors surgical equipment, maintenance and repairs.
* Completes duties as technical scrub in OR.
* Prepares room and equipment for Endoscopy procedures.
* Must maintain a cooperative disposition, within the OR room.
* Other duties as required.