Surgical Technologist - Family Birth Center
About The Position
Sanford Health is seeking a Surgical Technologist for its Family Birth Center. Surgical technologists are an integral part of the medical team providing surgical care to patients. The Family Birth Center performs C-sections, hysterectomies, D&Cs, and cerclage placement and removal, and assists with vaginal deliveries. The technologist assists surgeons during procedures by preparing and organizing operating room instruments and supplies and anticipating the surgeon’s needs. The schedule is 36 hours per week, with a mix of 8-hour and 12-hour shifts. The schedule rotates through day and night blocks and is set six weeks at a time. The position covers every third weekend and every other holiday; there is no on-call requirement. Technologists typically work with another surgical technologist on shift, with one serving as scrub tech and the other as first assist. With experience, there is an opportunity to advance first-assist skills with the provider.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program.
- Must be on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry when employment begins.
Nice To Haves
- National certification through the NBSTSA is preferred but not required.
- New graduates are welcome to apply with or without certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures.
- Prepare and organize operating room instruments and supplies.
- Anticipate the surgeon’s needs during a procedure.
- Work with another surgical technologist on shift as scrub tech or first assist.
Benefits
- $15,000 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants with a two-year work commitment.
- Flexible shifts.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
