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Surgical Technician - General Surgery

Providence

Missoula, MTFull-time$26.7–40.85/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$26.7–40.85/hr
Location
Missoula, MT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

National Certified Surgical TechnologistNational Provider BLS

Job overview

The Surgical Technician supports general surgery at Providence St. Patrick Hospital by preparing for procedures, maintaining a sterile field, assisting the surgeon and surgical team, and caring for specimens. The role requires completion of a surgical technology program, national surgical technologist certification, and BLS certification. Operating room experience is preferred. The position is full-time and on-site in Missoula, Montana.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Surgical Procedure PreparationSterile Field MaintenanceSurgical Team AssistanceOperating Room Equipment CareSpecimen Care

Qualifications

Surgical Tech ProgramNational Certified Surgical TechnologistNational Provider BLS1 Year Operating Room Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

The primary duties of the Surgical Technician include: being prepared for and knowledgeable of the surgical procedure to be performed, setting up and maintaining a sterile field, assists surgeon as necessary, assists circulating nurse and other members of the surgical team, maintains familiarity, function and proper care of all OR equipment and instruments. The Surgical Technician initiates responsibility for care of specimens and performs other related duties as assigned.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence St. Patrick Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

  • Coursework/Training: Surgical Tech program.

  • Upon hire: National Certified Surgical Technologist - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

  • Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 year of Operating Room experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has a long-standing tradition of caring for residents in western Montana since the Sisters of Providence arrived in the state in 1864. As one of Montana’s largest health care providers, Providence works collaboratively across traditional boundaries to develop patient-centered practices that help make lifelong quality care accessible and affordable.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers include Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, a critical access hospital in Polson. Our not-for-profit network of services also include physicians, more than 40 clinics, care centers, hospice and home health programs, and other diverse community services.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Requsition ID: 464992 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Surgical/Perioperative Services Job Function: Clinical Care Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Variable Career Track: Clinical Support Department: 3500 SURGERY GENERAL MSLA Address: MT Missoula 500 W Broadway Work Location: St Patrick Hospital-Broadway Bldg-Missoula MT Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $26.70 - $40.85 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

How this job compares

Set against the 790 open Surgical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$26.7–40.85/hr
  • US median$30–43/hr353 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $33.78/hr, is 9% below the US median midpoint ($37/hr) — in the middle half of Surgical Technician hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 790 open Surgical Technician jobs across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Surgical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (442 postings).
Education
5 of the 790 open Surgical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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