CS​/Endo Technician

OR/CS/Endo Technician at St. Mary's Health & Clearwater Valley Health

Location:

Orofino,

Position Type: Part‑time (24–30 hours per week)

Performs technical skills and assists surgeon, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses and other professionals in the operating room and central sterile/central supply. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospitals as assigned. Performs pre‑operation preparations to the patient’s skin, body and medical equipment. Typically reports to a registered nurse. Is familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within the field. Performs similar duties in other assigned areas of the hospital as directed.

• Regular and predictable attendance
• On feet a minimum of 8‑12 hours, depending on length of shift
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy stretchers and other equipment
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
• Frequent moving, transferring and positioning of patients with and/or without assistance
• Read charts, dials, equipment settings, literature and other printed and handwritten materials
• Communicate with patients, physicians, families and co‑workers in person and on telephone
• Work with equipment and manipulate equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times and follow HIPAA regulations and policies

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience that is directly related is preferred
• BLS required. Current certifications from AHA Healthcare Provider, American Red Cross, AHA Health Saver

• Must be able to maintain a standing and/or sitting position
• Typical equipment used in a clinical job
• On feet a minimum of 8‑12 hours, depending on length of shift
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, lifting and pushing heavy equipment up to 50 pounds
• Read charts, dials, equipment settings, literature and other printed and handwritten materials
• Must be able to assist in patient transfer
• Exposure to needles, blood and body fluids, etc.
• Potential exposure to chemicals and blood borne pathogens
• Work with equipment and computers (keyboarding)
• Must be able to stoop, crouch, or bend while manipulating equipment settings, computer keyboard, etc.
• St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health operates 24 hours per day each day of the year; operational needs of departments may require that you be available to work all shifts, weekends and holidays to meet the needs of the patients
• St. Mary’s and Clearwater Health Clinic locations have operation hours based on locations and patient needs; therefore availability to work all clinic shifts, weekends and holidays as appropriate for location will be expected and required
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment

CVC is EOE