Surgical Technologist | Same Day Surgery Center

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is a member of the surgery team who provides patient care and performs appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. The role involves handling the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed for surgical procedures, understanding the procedure being performed, anticipating the surgeon’s needs, and maintaining the sterile field to support quality patient care. The position is based at Monument Health’s Same Day Surgery Center in Rapid City, South Dakota, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The starting pay rate is $26.64–$33.30, determined by the applicant’s knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is available for qualified candidates. The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room, supports patient safety and comfort, assists with transfers and positioning, maintains asepsis, performs counts, and follows sterilization and infection-prevention procedures. The role also requires professional handling of unanticipated events, effective use of time and resources, ongoing development, and support for process improvement and cost-effective operations.

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 the Rapid City Market CV Team: an associate degree in a healthcare-related field or the specified Surgical Technician Certificate from an accredited program within 12 months of hire.
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.
Ability to meet the stated heavy-work physical demands and work around possible radiation exposure and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

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

Perform interventions, skills, and procedures consistent with accepted surgical-practice standards and department policies and procedures.
Prepare the operating room with supplies and equipment appropriate to the patient’s status and the planned procedure.
Provide appropriate patient safety and comfort measures, including proper patient transfer and positioning.
Maintain asepsis and the sterile field; monitor the surgical environment and follow sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection procedures to reduce infection risk.
Support patient well-being, including fluid balance and skin integrity.
Demonstrate competency in surgical equipment, supplies, and their use; investigate unfamiliar procedures, techniques, and medications.
Use time, equipment, and personnel effectively, minimize delays between cases, and utilize physician preference cards.
Handle unanticipated events and crisis situations professionally, identify potential problems, and notify appropriate individuals.
Perform technical procedures safely, effectively, efficiently, legally, and professionally.
Take timely action and plan appropriately for cases, considering individual needs.
Use organizational supplies, equipment, time, and property appropriately; manage rooms and supplies to limit unnecessary use and waste.
Perform required surgical counts in accordance with operating room policy.
Assist in other roles as needed to help control costs and maintain quality.
Support efficient, cost-effective institutional 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.
Take responsibility for education, personal growth, and development.
Perform other duties as assigned.