Surgical Technician (Certified)

Brookings Health System•Brookings, SD

6d•$22 - $33

About The Position

Consider joining an Award Winning Health Care System - Brookings Health System is a nationally awarded rural community health system, recognized for delivering high-quality care and personalized service. Brookings Health System is seeking a Surgical Technician to join our team to deliver the best possible care! Compensation range for this position is $21.96 to $32.51, depending on experience. This position will have full benefits that include, but is not limited to, South Dakota Retirement, Employee discounts on services, gym membership reimbursement (and on-site fitness center), eligible for public service loan forgiveness, cafeteria discounts, life insurance and so much more. We also have comprehensive medical benefits, dental and vision insurance, flexible reimbursement plans and more! Incumbent will assist during surgical operations and with procedures done under a physician’s direction. Works as part of a surgical team to ensure that the operative procedure is conducted under optimal conditions. Provides a safe environment for patients undergoing a surgical or diagnostic procedure. Incumbent will work closely with physicians, medical nursing staff, and ancillary departments within the hospital to promote optimal patient outcomes. The Scrub Personnel must possess effective communication skills, exhibit increased knowledge of disease processes, and display advanced critical thinking ability. Expectations include always providing excellent customer service and maintaining flexibility to meet a constantly changing work environment. Brookings Health System is a non-profit, city-owned health system that serves the health care needs of our local communities. Our team members embody the spirit of teamwork: working together and across disciplines to care for local patients and residents. We treat patients and residents like our own family by living our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate, personalized health care.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology required.
Knowledge and previous experience with anatomy, physiology, microbiology, surgical pharmacology, and principles of asepsis/sterile techniques required.
Familiarity with resuscitation protocols and an understanding of the tech’s role on a Code Blue required.
Incumbent must possess an increased knowledge of anatomy.
Current certification in CPR/BLS required.

Nice To Haves

This position prefers, but does not require, a surgical technician certification.

Responsibilities

Assist during surgical operations and with procedures done under a physician’s direction.
Work as part of a surgical team to ensure that the operative procedure is conducted under optimal conditions.
Provide a safe environment for patients undergoing a surgical or diagnostic procedure.
Work closely with physicians, medical nursing staff, and ancillary departments within the hospital to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Always providing excellent customer service and maintaining flexibility to meet a constantly changing work environment.