Surgical Tech — OR Specialist in Sterile Excellence

CHI St Alexius Health Dickinson; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in preparing the operating room and supporting the surgical team. You will set up instruments, maintain sterile technique, and support the surgeon through wound management and dressing applications.

Ideal candidates will have completed a Surgical Technologist program, hold CST certification upon hire, and possess CPR/BLS certification. ND licensure as applicable is required for unlicensed assistive personnel.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or an equivalent training program that has been reviewed and approved by the department director and VP of Patient Care Services, upon hire.
• Certified Surgical Technologist, upon hire
• Unlicensed Assistive Person: ND, upon hire
• Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire

Responsibilities

• Prepare the procedure room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrate competence and understanding of sterile technique, sterilization, environmental controls and decontamination of instrument and equipment.
• Establish and maintain an organized sterile field and assure team members maintain the sterile environment.
• Assists the surgeon by providing visualization of the surgical wound and assists with wound closure and application of sterile dressings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to surgical procedures.
• Apply basic knowledge of instrumentation for each surgical service with advancement in years of service.

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Job description

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in preparing the operating room and supporting the surgical team. You will set up instruments, maintain sterile technique, and support the surgeon through wound management and dressing applications.

Ideal candidates will have completed a Surgical Technologist program, hold CST certification upon hire, and possess CPR/BLS certification. ND licensure as applicable is required for unlicensed assistive personnel.