Surgical Tech Jobs in Montana

Montana Surgical Tech Jobs

Montana employs roughly 400 surgical technologists statewide, making it one of the smaller markets in the country, but that limited workforce size creates persistent hiring pressure at regional medical centers that serves candidates well when negotiating.

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Where surgical techs work in Montana

Billings Clinic is the largest hospital in the state and the primary employer of surgical technologists in eastern Montana. Bozeman Health serves the rapidly growing Gallatin Valley market. Benefis Health System anchors Great Falls and the north-central region. St. Peter's Health covers Helena and the capital area. Rural critical access hospitals throughout the state employ surgical techs in smaller volumes and occasionally offer recruitment incentives given the difficulty of filling OR positions remotely.

Surgical tech salaries in Montana

BLS data shows a mean of $59,090 for surgical technologists in Montana. Pay varies with experience, CST certification, and facility type. Billings Clinic and Bozeman Health tend to pay above smaller regional facilities.

Certification in Montana

No mandatory licensure or registration requirement exists. Most major employers expect CST certification as a practical standard despite the absence of a legal mandate.

Becoming a surgical tech in Montana

CAAHEP and ABHES accredited programs run 12 to 24 months. Great Falls College MSU and Missoula College are the primary in-state accredited pathways, both preparing graduates to sit for the CST exam.

Cost of living

Bozeman and Missoula have seen sharp housing cost increases driven by population growth. Great Falls and Billings remain more affordable and offer the strongest combination of surgical tech employment and reasonable living costs in the state.

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