Surgical Technologist | Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

7d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgery team who provides patient care and assumes appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. The role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during procedures, understands the procedures being performed, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, and helps ensure quality patient care while maintaining the sterile field. The position performs technical and clinical functions consistent with accepted surgical practice and applicable policies and procedures. It prepares the operating room, supports patient safety, comfort, transfer, and positioning, maintains asepsis, and helps protect patient well-being. The Surgical Technologist also supports efficient use of supplies and equipment, appropriate sterilization and infection-control practices, accurate counts, and timely preparation for procedures. The role responds professionally to unanticipated events, contributes to process improvement, and may assist in other roles as needed.

Requirements

For Rapid City Hospital, Spearfish Hospital, and Monument Health Orthopedic Specialty Hospital: graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program or a military Surgical Technology Training Program.
For Rapid City Market CV Team: associate degree in a healthcare-related field or the specified surgical technician certification pathway.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Applied Science degree in Surgical Technology.
At least 1 year of Surgical Technologist experience.
At least 1 year of healthcare experience.
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
At least 2 years of cardiovascular experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare the operating room with supplies and equipment appropriate to the patient and planned procedure.
Provide appropriate patient safety and comfort measures, including transfer and positioning.
Maintain asepsis and the sterile field, and support patient well-being, including fluid balance and skin integrity.
Use surgical equipment and supplies competently; investigate unfamiliar procedures, techniques, and medications as needed.
Use time, equipment, and personnel effectively, minimize time between cases, and utilize physician preference cards.
Handle unanticipated events and crisis situations professionally, remain alert to potential problems, and notify appropriate individuals.
Perform technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, legally, and professionally; plan for cases with consideration of individual needs.
Use supplies, equipment, time, and property appropriately, and question waste.
Maintain the surgical environment through proper sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection procedures.
Assist in other roles as needed to help control costs and maintain quality.
Perform appropriate counts in accordance with operating room policy.
Support efficient, cost-effective operations and project a positive image to the community.
Address concerns and follow through with appropriate interventions to support process improvement.
Ensure all required elements are in place for efficient completion of procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.