Certified Surgical Technologist | Day Shift Elevate OR Care

Sacred Heart Health Services; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO day 1 for eligible hires

Employer retirement matching up to 5%

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to support the operating room and surgical suites. You will assist surgeons, maintain sterile technique, sterilize instruments, and help prepare the SPD area for procedures. This role requires certification and the ability to work within a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position emphasizes infection control, patient safety, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Technical Certificate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) credential by NBSTSA.
• TS-C eligibility upon hire per NCCT requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon within scope of competency and standards.
• Sterilize and prep instruments; maintain OR sterility.
• Wash and sterilize equipment; keep operating room clean.
• Rotate in SPD area; prepare and arrange instruments.
• Verify patient identity and operative details; assist with aseptic technique.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization

Operating room support

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Technical Certificate

Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

TS-C eligibility

Job description

Avera Sacred Heart Hospital is seeking a skilled Surgical Technician to support the operating room and surgical suites. You will assist surgeons, maintain sterile technique, sterilize instruments, and help prepare the SPD area for procedures. This role requires certification and the ability to work within a fast-paced clinical environment.

The position emphasizes infection control, patient safety, and collaboration with the surgical team to ensure high-quality care.