Outpatient OR Surgical Technologist — Day Shift

Avera Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Health is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Avera Orthopedic Hospital-Sioux Falls. You will assist in the Operating Room and Clinic, supporting physicians and nurses and contributing to patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program, NBSTSA CST preferred upon hire, and 1–3 years of experience. Duties involve sterile technique, instrument handling, and collaboration to maintain safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Technical Certificate completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - NBSTSA, Upon Hire.
• 1–3 years of experience as Surgical Technician.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the Operating Room for surgical procedures in a timely fashion, organizing equipment and needed instruments.
• Assists the surgeon as the first or second scrub person during surgical procedures; maintains a sterile field at all times.
• Assists the circulating nurse to account for all instruments, needles, and sponges involved with the surgical procedure.
• Maintains working knowledge of OR machinery and equipment (lasers, scope equipment, electric and nitrogen motors).
• Receives and verifies correct implants for all surgical procedures (e.g., grafts, orthopedic hardware, allograft).
• Assists with on-the-job training and orientation of new staff and students.
• Assists in transporting patients to the OR when necessary.
• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization per Infection Control and QA guidelines.
• Operates sterilization equipment (steam, hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner, washer/sterilizer) and tracks equipment.

Education

Technical Certificate - Surgical Technician program

Job description

Avera Health is seeking a Surgical Technician for the Avera Orthopedic Hospital-Sioux Falls. You will assist in the Operating Room and Clinic, supporting physicians and nurses and contributing to patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements include completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program, NBSTSA CST preferred upon hire, and 1–3 years of experience. Duties involve sterile technique, instrument handling, and collaboration to maintain safety and efficiency.