Surgical Technologist | Same Day Surgery Center

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

2d•$27 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist functions as a member of the surgery team, delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. The role handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures, understands the procedure being performed, anticipates the surgeon’s needs, and maintains the sterile field to support quality patient care. The position performs technical procedures and interventions consistent with accepted surgical practice and applicable policies. It prepares the operating room, supports patient safety, comfort, transfer, and positioning, maintains asepsis, and helps ensure the patient’s well-being. The Surgical Technologist also manages equipment and supplies, follows sterilization procedures, performs required counts, and helps ensure procedures are completed efficiently and cost-effectively. The role requires professional responses to unanticipated events, attention to potential problems, and participation in process improvement.

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 Hospital, Spearfish Hospital, and Monument Health Orthopedic Specialty Hospital: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire or transfer.
For the Rapid City Market CV Team: an associate degree in a healthcare-related field or the specified Surgical Technician certification.
For the Rapid City Market CV Team: Surgical Technician certificate from an accredited program within 12 months of hire.
For the Rapid City Market CV Team: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire or transfer.
Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Ability to perform heavy work: exerting up to 25 pounds constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
Possible exposure to radiation 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

Prepare the operating room with the supplies and equipment required for the patient and procedure.
Provide appropriate safety and comfort measures, patient transfer, and positioning.
Maintain asepsis and the sterile field, and help ensure patient well-being, including fluid balance and skin integrity.
Demonstrate competency with equipment, supplies, and their use; investigate unfamiliar procedures, techniques, and medications.
Use time, equipment, and personnel effectively, minimize time between cases, and use physician preference cards.
Perform correct sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection procedures to reduce infection risk.
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 timely case preparation with consideration for individual needs.
Use organizational supplies, equipment, time, and property appropriately; manage room supplies and question waste.
Perform appropriate counts in accordance with OR policy.
Assist in other roles as needed to help control costs and maintain quality.
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 required elements are in place for efficient completion of procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.