Outpatient Surgical Technologist - Day Shift

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

Job summary

Avera Orthopedic Hospital-Sioux Falls in South Dakota seeks a Surgical Technician to support physicians and nurses in the OR and clinic. This role prepares the OR, assists the surgeon, maintains sterile fields, and ensures instrument accountability.

Required: Technical Certificate in Surgical Technology; NBSTSA CST preferred; 1–3 years’ experience. Day shifts with regular hours, competitive pay.

Qualifications

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the Operating Room for surgical procedures in a timely fashion and organizes equipment and instruments.
• Assists the surgeon as the first or second scrub person and maintains a sterile field.
• Assists the circulating nurse to account for all instruments, needles, and sponges.
• Operates sterilization equipment, including steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers and ultrasonic cleaner.
• Receives and verifies correct implants for all surgical procedures.
• Assists with on-the-job training and orientation of new staff and students.
• Assists in transporting patients to the O.R. when necessary.
• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization per Infection Control guidelines.
• Uses computers and handheld PDA for tracking functions.

Education

Technical Certificate Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - NBSTSA Upon Hire

Job description

Avera Orthopedic Hospital-Sioux Falls in South Dakota seeks a Surgical Technician to support physicians and nurses in the OR and clinic. This role prepares the OR, assists the surgeon, maintains sterile fields, and ensures instrument accountability.

Required: Technical Certificate in Surgical Technology; NBSTSA CST preferred; 1–3 years’ experience. Day shifts with regular hours, competitive pay.