Surgical Technologist

Sanford Health•Luverne, MN

38d•$24 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. We are a Critical Access Hospital in a rural setting. This position is an integral part of our surgical team. We care for patients undergoing a variety of procedures including GI endoscopy, General surgery and outreach surgeons. Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Come and join one of the largest and fastest growing not-for-profit health systems on our journey to be the premier rural health system in the United States!

Requirements

A graduate of an associates program in Surgical Technology
Certification as a surgical technician is required at hire or expected to be completed within 1 year of employment.
Great communication skills
A willingness to learn
Work well by yourself as well as in a team environment
An ability to operate various operating room equipment/supplies
An ability to type and use a computer
A sense of responsibility and a high degree of knowledge for maintaining sterile technique and sterile field management are required
Maintaining strict patient confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Experience as a CST is preferred, but we are willing to train the right applicant.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures, including preparing and organizing operating room instruments and supplies.
Anticipate the surgeons needs during a procedure.
Manage and maintain sterile instrumentation.
Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses, as well as other health care personnel.
Managing and re-processing endoscopes
Scrubbing for cases
Reprocessing and managing sterile instrumentation
Handling, maintaining, and re-processing endoscopic equipment
Ordering/maintaining supplies related to surgery.