Surgical Technician

Avera Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health in Sioux Center, IA is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operating rooms with setup, sterilization, and instrument handling. The role emphasizes patient safety and timely case readiness.

You will assist surgeons and nurses, maintain a sterile field, and help distribute supplies while following Infection Control standards. A high school diploma and OR Technician program completion are required, with CST experience preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with satisfactory completion of an Operating Room Technician program or its equivalent.
• Prefer previous experience as a CST but not required.
• Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the Operating Room for surgical procedures in a timely fashion; organize equipment and needed instruments; set up quickly and accurately for emergency cases; assure proper and adequate equipment for all cases.
• Assists the surgeon as the first or second scrub person during surgical procedures; maintains a sterile field at all times; handles instruments efficiently; verifies specimens with surgeons and nurses.
• Assists the nurse to account for all instruments, needles, and sponges involved with the surgical procedure.
• Maintains working knowledge of OR machinery and equipment used on the sterile field; receives and verifies implants.
• 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, sterilization, and distribution procedures per Infection Control guidelines; annual competency review.
• Operates sterilization equipment per manufacturer directions; ensures operator safety.
• Initiates patient charge mechanisms for patient use products.
• Inventories and replenishes OR supplies daily and completes distribution documentation.
• Assembles and delivers surgical case carts per OR Nurse order sheets.

Education

Operating Room Technician program

Job description

Location: Sioux Center, IA

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America)

Discover a Career of Faith and Healing: For over 70 years, Sioux Center Health has served patients with Jesus' healing ministry. With eight locations located in Sioux Center, Iowa and surrounding communities, we take great pride in providing superior care in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A Career that You Will Love: There's no other way to say it: You will love working here. Between our strong mission and our great people, we have nurtured a pretty exceptional culture at Sioux Center Health.

A Chance to Make a Difference: Working with us means making a real difference in the lives of our community members. Your talents and your passions are truly appreciated here. In addition to the service we provide, Sioux Center Health also supports our community with sponsored programs and events, and other volunteer work. If this is your passion, you need to consider joining our team driven to provide quality care and services within a caring Christian culture.

Position Highlights

At Sioux Center Health, our people are the heart of everything we do. Guided by a strong mission and a commitment to exceptional care, we've built a stable, thriving organization where employees make a meaningful difference. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in the recognition we have earned. Sioux Center Health has been named a Top Workplace in Iowa, received Best of the Northwest honors in 13 categories-including Best Place to Work-and earned a Five-Star Patient Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). We have also been recognized as a Chartis Top 100 Critical Access Hospital and Top Hospital in Iowa. Our Care Center has received the LeadingAge Excellence in Workplace Award, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive environment for both residents and employees. Beyond our organization, you'll find an outstanding community to call home. Sioux County was ranked #4 in the nation among the Healthiest Communities by U.S. News & World Report and CVS Health, reflecting the high quality of life and strong community values that make this region a great place to live, work, and grow.

Summary

The Surgical Technician has the responsibility of preparing the operating rooms for surgery; sterilize and supply equipment; help surgeons and nurses during surgery by passing instruments and other sterile supplies.

General Hours of Work

Monday through Friday with night and weekend call rotation.

Education and/or Experience

High school graduate with satisfactory completion of an Operating Room Technician program or its equivalent. Prefer previous experience as a CST but not required. Bi-lingual experience preferred but not required.

Certificate, Licenses, Registrations

Certificate of satisfactory completion of Operating Room Technology program. Successful completion of National Exam of O.R. Technicians required. Must obtain CPR certification within 3 months of hire date.

Essential Functions

• Prepares the Operating Room for surgical procedures in a timely fashion. This may include, not be limited to: organizing equipment and needed instruments; setting up quickly and accurately for emergency cases; assuring proper and adequate equipment for all cases.
• Assists the surgeon as the first or second scrub person during surgical procedures. Maintains a sterile field at all times in the procedure area. Maintains efficiency in handling surgical instruments at physician's request. Verifies specimens with surgeons and nurses.
• Assists the nurse to account for all instruments, needles, and sponges involved with the surgical procedure.
• Achieves and maintains working knowledge of all OR machinery and equipment used on the sterile field (i.e., scope equipment and electric motors).
• Receives and verifies correct implants.
• Assists with on-the-job training and orientation of new staff and students.
• Assists in transporting of patients to the O.R. when necessary.
• Performs decontamination, assembly, sterilization, and distribution procedures according to Infection Control and established QA monitoring guidelines as demonstrated by annual competency review.
• Operates sterilization equipment according to manufacturer operational directions and in a manner that ensures the safety of the operator.
• Initiates patient charge mechanisms on patient use products in preparation for distribution.
• Inventories and replenishes OR department supplies daily and completes documentation for distribution.
• Assembles and delivers surgical case carts per OR Nurse order sheet for routine and emergency cases.
• Delivers routine supply/equipment as requested from all nursing, OR, recovery, emergency and clinic areas.
• Responds per phone/pager to supply requests from all nursing units and linen areas, also provides after-hour coverage for emergency requests.
• Assumes CS Charge duty for evening/night/weekend shifts as designated by scheduling and per procedural guidelines.