Surgical Tech Apprentice

Altru Health System • Grand Forks, ND

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist apprenticeship is a partnership between Altru Health System and Lake Region State College. The applicant must be accepted into the Lake Region State College ST academic program prior to start date. This position moves through three steps of apprenticeship, each step based on knowledge and skills of Lake Region State College’s academic program. The Surgical Technologist Apprentice performs skills under the supervision of a surgical technologist onsite. The Surgical Technologist Apprentice works as part of the team that delivers surgical care in the operating room. The technologist possesses knowledge and skills in sterile and aseptic technique. The Apprentice also demonstrates knowledge of numerous surgical procedures so the needs of the surgeon can be anticipated.

Requirements

• Must be accepted into the Lake Region State College ST academic program prior to start date.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 90 days of start date.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and skills in sterile and aseptic technique.
• Knowledge of numerous surgical procedures to anticipate surgeon's needs.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares case set-up prior to start of case.
• Identifies and communicates unusual techniques and instruments required for surgery.
• Cleans, assembles, operates, and properly cares for instruments, supplies, and equipment used in team specialties.
• Demonstrates an understanding of surgical procedure classification system and handles operating room specimens according to standard operating procedures.
• Provides patient care, according to diagnosis/procedure, utilizing the procedure cards and following established hospital policies and procedures.
• Documents procedure changes on procedure cards following each case according to standard operating procedures.
• Identifies and communicates unusual techniques and instruments required for surgery.
• Participates in measuring and monitoring Quality Indicators and outcomes.
• Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Benefits

• Health plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Life and disability insurance
• Education assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed