Surgical Technician

Altru Health System • Grand Forks, ND

5d • $24 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist 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 Surgical Technologist also demonstrates knowledge of numerous surgical procedures so the needs of the surgeon can be anticipated.

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or graduate of a military training program.
• This position requires proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English to ensure effective communication in the workplace and with patients, families, and team members.
• Sit: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Stand: Continuously (67-100%)
• Walk: Continuously (67-100%)
• Stoop/Bend: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Reach: Frequently (34-66%)
• Crawl: Not Applicable
• Squat/Crouch/Kneel: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Twist: Occasionally (5-33%)
• Handle/Finger/Feel: Continuously (67-100%)
• See: Continuously (67-100%)
• Hear: Continuously (67-100%)
• Lift -Floor to Waist Level: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Carry: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Push/Pull: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Slide/Transfer: Medium (20-40 pounds)
• Indoor: Continuously (67-100%)
• Outdoor: Not Applicable
• Extreme Temperature: Not Applicable
• Infrequent Driver

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of 1 year Related Experience
• Certified Surgical Technician (CST)| National Board of Surgical Tech-Surgical Assist (NBSTSA) | Preferred | HR Primary Sources

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

• Altru offers a comprehensive benefits package to its full- and part-time employees.
• Excellent benefits include a health plan and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Other benefits include a 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees