Surgical Technologist Outpatient | Avera Specialty Hospital

Avera • Sioux Falls, SD

4d • $22 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the physician and nursing staff both in the Operating Room and Clinic with procedures and patient care as needed.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Technical Certificate
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program

Nice To Haves

• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire
• 1-3 years Previous experience as a Surgical Technician

Responsibilities

• Prepares the Operating Room for surgical procedures in a timely fashion.
• This may include, not be limited to: organizing equipment and needed instruments; setting up quickly and accurately for emergency cases; assuring proper and adequate equipment for all cases.
• Assists the surgeon as the first or second scrub person during surgical procedures.
• Maintains a sterile field at all times in the procedure area.
• Maintains efficiency in handling surgical instruments at physician’s request.
• Verifies specimens with surgeons and nurses.
• Assists the circulating nurse to account for all instruments, needles, and sponges involved with the surgical procedure.
• Achieves and maintains working knowledge of all OR machinery and equipment used on the sterile field (i.e., lasers, scope equipment, and electric and nitrogen motors).
• Receives and verifies correct implants for all surgical procedures (i.e., grafts, orthopedic hardware, allograft etc.).
• Assists with on-the-job training and orientation of new staff and students.
• Assists in transporting of patients to the O.R. when necessary.
• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization, according to Infection Control and established QA monitoring guidelines as demonstrated by annual competency review.
• Operates sterilization equipment which includes: steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner, washer/sterilizer, and automated cart washer.
• Operates equipment according to manufacturer operational directions and in a manner that ensures the safety of the operator as demonstrated by annual competency review.
• Utilizes desktop and laptop computers and handheld PDA for instrument decontamination, assembly and tracking functions.

Benefits

• Could be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $15,000
• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
• Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees