Inpatient Surgical Technologist – OR Prep & Scrub Pro

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO from day 1

5% retirement match

Career development & mentorship

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Surgical Technician to support pre-, intra-, and post-procedure activities. You will assist with OR setup, maintain sterile fields, handle instruments, and verify implants under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting the surgeon and circulating nurse, operating sterilization equipment, and aiding in training new staff. Certification is preferred; less than 1 year experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Technical certificate from an accredited Surgical Technician program.
• Experience in a surgical setting preferred, CST NBSTSA is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the operating room for procedures and sets up equipment.
• Scrubs or assists as required, maintaining a sterile field.
• Assists with implants verification and instrument accounting.
• Operates sterilization equipment and supports inventory control.

Skills

Surgical assistance

Sterile technique

Equipment setup

Team communication

Attention to detail

Education

Technical Certificate in Surgical Technology

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Surgical instruments handling

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Surgical Technician to support pre-, intra-, and post-procedure activities. You will assist with OR setup, maintain sterile fields, handle instruments, and verify implants under supervision.

Responsibilities include assisting the surgeon and circulating nurse, operating sterilization equipment, and aiding in training new staff. Certification is preferred; less than 1 year experience is acceptable.