Surgical Services Equipment & Instrument Specialist

The Surgical Services Equipment and Instrument Specialist provides expert clinical and technical support for assigned surgical service lines by ensuring all equipment instrumentation and supplies are available functional and ready for use on the day of surgery. This role serves as a key liaison between Surgical Services and Supply Chain supporting product evaluation standardization education and operational efficiency across the OR environment.

What You Will Do

• Ensure availability and functionality of standard and specialized surgical equipment and instrumentation

• Serve as the primary liaison between Surgical Services and Supply Chain for equipment instruments materials and disposables

• Support product evaluations trials and standardization initiatives to improve quality and cost effectiveness

• Coordinate with Sterile Processing OR staff physicians vendors and Supply Chain partners

• Maintain and optimize surgeon preference cards

• Provide education training and troubleshooting support for OR teams

• Assist with inventory management special orders and equipment repairs

• Participate in value analysis utilization review and sourcing activities

• Scrub in on cases as needed to maintain clinical expertise and support staff development

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate degree preferred

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program with current CST certification required

• Must be CST IV Specialized CST or higher per organizational CST ladder (Internal)

• RNs with advanced equipment and instrumentation expertise will be considered

• Expert knowledge of surgical procedures equipment and instrumentation

• Experience with supply chain processes inventory management and preference cards

Why Saint Alphonsus

Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faithbased notforprofit health system serving Idaho Oregon and northern Nevada. We are committed to patientcentered physicianled care supported by innovative technology and collaborative teams.

We offer:

• Competitive pay and generous paid time off

• Comprehensive benefits starting on day one

• Retirement plans with employer match

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• A culture that supports growth balance and teamwork

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.