Surgical Tech, PRN

Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) Star Valley Health

Location: Alpine WY and Afton WY
Department: Surgery
Schedule: PRN
Reports To: OR Manager

Pay Rate: Compensation is based on experience and certification. Minimum rate of $25.08/hr

Make a Meaningful Impact in the OR

At Star Valley Health youre more than a Surgical Tech you are an essential part of a compassionate high-performing surgical team. If youre looking to grow your skills work in a collaborative environment and enjoy the quality of life that western Wyoming has to offer this role is for you.

As a Surgical Technologist you will support safe efficient operating room procedures by preparing sterile fields anticipating surgeon needs maintaining aseptic technique and ensuring high-quality patient care throughout every surgical case.

What Youll Do

• Prepare the operating room and create/maintain a sterile field.
• Perform surgical scrub; assist with gowning and gloving.
• Gather inspect and open supplies instruments and equipment.
• Set up the sterile back table Mayo stand and required instruments.
• Complete initial instrument sponge and sharps counts.
• Assist with draping and patient verification protocols (time-outs).
• Organize and secure cords tubing and surgical accessories.

• Maintain the highest standards of sterile technique.
• Anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments and supplies.
• Prepare and manage additional equipment and instruments.
• Handle medications irrigation and hemostatic agents safely.
• Assist with retraction suction and operative exposure.
• Support endoscopic/robotic cases including camera operation.
• Perform additional counts per protocol.
• Prepare label and pass off specimens.
• Clean and prepare instruments for sterilization.
• Assist with room turnover and next-case readiness.
• Participate in debriefings and quality improvement processes.

• Assist surgeon or surgical assistant with retracting suctioning cutting sutures and operating the scope.
• Monitor patient and OR conditions; retrieve needed supplies.
• Assist with patient transfers and provide reassurance.
• Support anesthesia provider and assist with tourniquet application and grounding pad placement.
• Complete patient skin prep.
• Perform instrument and sharps counts with first scrub.
• Care for specimens secure dressings and update surgeon preference cards.
• Operate troubleshoot and clean autologous cell-saver equipment.
• Perform sterile processing tasks including decontamination assembly and sterilization.
• Manage endoscope cleaning and sterilization workflows.
• Coordinate specialty supplies with vendors when needed.
• Assist with pulling cases for the next day.
• Support central supply with stocking and mindful resource use.
• Take call with the ability to respond and arrive within 15 minutes.

Requirements

• Strong integrity reliability and critical thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail and awareness of patient and team safety.
• Compassionate team-focused mindset.
• Ability to stand for long periods and work under pressure.
• Ability to lift/move up to 55 lbs.
• Comfort with blood body fluids chemicals radiation and repetitive motions.
• Ability to work irregular hours nights weekends and take call.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

• Required:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Current BLS certification
  • Prior medical or clinical experience
  • Flexible availability for call
• Preferred:
  • CST certification (NBSTSA) or TS-C certification (NCCT)

Why Star Valley Health

• Supportive team environment with small-hospital culture and personalized patient care
• Opportunities to learn grow and expand your surgical skill set
• Work-life balance in a scenic mountain community near the Grand Tetons Jackson Hole and abundant outdoor recreation
• Meaningful work where your role has a real impact every day

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.