Surgical Technologist | Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgery team who delivers patient care and performs appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. The role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures; understands the procedure being performed; anticipates the surgeon’s needs; and helps ensure quality patient care while maintaining the sterile field. The position performs technical procedures and interventions consistent with accepted surgical practice and organizational policies. It prepares the operating room, supports patient safety and comfort, maintains asepsis, monitors the surgical environment, and ensures necessary elements are in place for efficient completion of procedures. The Surgical Technologist also responds professionally to unexpected events, supports process improvement, uses organizational resources appropriately, and may assist in other roles to maintain quality and control costs.

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.
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.
For Rapid City Market CV Team: an associate degree in a healthcare-related field or a Surgical Technician Certificate from an accredited program; the certificate must be obtained within 12 months of hire.
For Rapid City Market CV Team: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association within 60 days of hire or transfer.

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 procedure.
Provide appropriate patient safety and comfort measures, including patient transfer and positioning.
Maintain asepsis and the sterile field, and support the patient's well-being, fluid balance, and skin integrity.
Use surgical equipment and supplies competently and perform correct sterilization procedures.
Investigate unfamiliar procedures, techniques, and medications.
Use time, equipment, and personnel effectively, and help minimize time between cases.
Use physician preference cards and plan timely for cases, taking individual needs into consideration.
Handle unanticipated events and crisis situations professionally, identify potential problems, and notify appropriate individuals.
Perform technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, legally, and professionally.
Maintain responsibility for personal education, growth, and development.
Use supplies, equipment, time, and property appropriately; manage rooms and supplies to avoid unnecessary use and question waste.
Establish, maintain, and monitor the surgical environment using appropriate sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection procedures to reduce infection risk.
Perform appropriate counts in accordance with operating room policy.
Support efficient and cost-effective operations while projecting 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.
Assist in other roles as needed and perform other duties as assigned.