Surgical Technology Student - PRN

Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital•Sioux Falls, SD

36d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Surgical Technology Student, PRN to play a supportive role in ensuring the meticulous preparation of surgical instrumentation, including thorough decontamination, inspection, and preparation for terminal sterilization. This role executes various sterilization methods such as Autoclave, GI, and soak sterilization, proficiently cleans and sterilizes flexible scopes and efficiently verifies biological testing outcomes. Additionally, this role assists the OR team members with room turnovers, monitors and reports temperatures and humidity in the OR rooms, and collaborates with other team members to complete the daily schedule. Administrative responsibilities include monitoring and restocking inventory, using software and computers provided, identifying opportunities for quality improvement, participating in meetings and committees and maintaining certifications. This role performs effectively in emergencies, applies their knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection control policies and procedures, and excels in their communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. About the OR Department Join our vibrant Operating Room (OR) department, boasting 15 innovative OR suites catering to a wide array of specialties including orthopedic, spine, ear, nose, throat, urology, general surgery, and more. As the largest staffed department in the company, teamwork is at the core of our culture, fostering a comfortable and seamless patient experience. Our fast-paced and attentive atmosphere brings a great sense of accomplishment at the end of each day as we work together to help individuals return to their passions, whether it's resuming their career as a firefighter, playing with their grandkids, or getting back to sports and other activities. With a service-oriented mindset, we lead by example, valuing humility and accountability in all that we do. The OR team enjoys a healthy work/life balance and companionship in discussing their hobbies like beekeeping, golfing, and camping. If you're seeking a dynamic environment where positivity and camaraderie are contagious, join us in the OR department and make a meaningful impact every day! PRN - pick up shifts as you are available while attending Surgical Technology school l! Monday - Fridays. NO NIGHTS. NO WEEKENDS. NO HOLIDAYS. This position is located at 910 E 20th Street, Sioux Falls, SD.

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technology program.
BLS certification is required; can be obtained upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Sterilization Processing Room experience and education is helpful.
IHACSMM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the meticulous preparation of surgical instrumentation, including thorough decontamination, inspection, and preparation for terminal sterilization
Executing various sterilization methods such as Autoclave, GI, and soak sterilization
Proficiently cleaning and sterilizing flexible scopes
Efficiently verifying biological testing outcomes
Assisting the OR team members with room turnovers
Monitoring and reporting temperatures and humidity in the OR rooms
Collaborating with other team members to complete the daily schedule
Monitoring and restocking inventory
Using software and computers provided
Identifying opportunities for quality improvement
Participating in meetings and committees
Maintaining certifications
Applying their knowledge of aseptic techniques and infection control policies and procedures