Surgical Technician (Certified)

Avera Health • Yankton, SD

135d • $23 - $34

About The Position

Accountable for providing high quality professional care to patients and families under the supervision of the Surgery Leader and/or Surgeon within the surgical suites and other clinical areas within their scope of practice.

Requirements

• Technical Certificate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire.
• Ability to work the specified hours.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 years surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgeon within the scope of competency and standards of practice.
• Utilizes techniques of infection control/universal precautions.
• Washes and sterilizes equipment and keeps a clean operating room.
• Rotates in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR, floors, ER, & clinics.
• Updates preference cards to ensure all team members can perform procedures as per surgeon requests.
• Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedure, and standards of practice.
• Verifies patient identity.
• Verifies operative procedure, operative site, surgeon, and consent.
• Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period.
• Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure.
• Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments.
• Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions.

Benefits

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.
• $15,000 sign on bonus eligibility.
• Student Loan Repayment Program eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree