Surgical Technician (Certified)

Sioux Center Health; Pipestone (MN); On-site; USD 35,128 - 54,456; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sioux Center Health in Pipestone, MN, is hiring for a surgical assistant position. This role involves assisting surgeons during surgical procedures, preparing and maintaining the operating room, and ensuring patient care standards are met.

Qualified candidates will be part of a call rotation and must be available for weekend shifts. Competitive pay based on experience and various benefits, including health insurance and a potential sign-on bonus, are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist during surgical procedures with proper technique.
• Strong attention to detail for inventory and supply management.
• Effective collaboration with nurses and surgeons.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during surgery by passing instruments.
• Perform correct counts of sponges and instruments.
• Prep the sterile table for each procedure.

Job description

Work Shift

Primarily days with possible weekends/evenings/holidays (United States of America)

Location

Pipestone, MN

Worker Type

Regular

Position Highlights

This position may be eligible for up to a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus.

Summary

Under immediate supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in assisting the operating team in preparing for surgical procedures, assists with indirect and direct patient care, scrubs and assists during the surgical procedure and knows proper cleanup of instruments and the operating room.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during surgery by passing instruments and other equipment in a prescribed manner.
• Perform a correct sponge, instrument, and needle count and coordinate with the circulating nurse to assure accuracy.
• Collaborate with the nurse in handling tissue specimens and maintain proper labeling.
• Assist the circulating nurse in case preparation, cleaning and arranging furniture of the operating room.
• Provide necessary supplies and equipment for operative procedures based on hospital procedure and surgeon’s protocol.
• Prep the sterile table for each procedure, ensuring required instruments are available.
• Perform proper cleanup and sterilization of instruments, linens, and operating room, maintaining sterile technique.
• Accurately inventory, order, and stock supplies, checking in supplies and equipment needed for each surgical procedure.
• Assume related work as assigned by manager.

Hours

Scheduled 6 day shifts per 2 week pay period. Call rotation includes evening/night, weekend and holiday call shifts.

Call

1 in 4 call rotation. 1 week night/week, every 4th weekend and every 4th holiday. On call response time is 45 minutes to participate in emergent trauma situations. Response time is 20 minutes when an OB is in active labor. Will be in house for all VBAC/TOLAC labors from active labor until delivery.

Pay Range

$25.50 - $39.53 per hour, actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Employer Contribution to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off and Extended Sick Leave
• Competitive wages
• Pension Plan with Substantial Employer Contribution
• Employee Wellness Program
• Various Employee Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for Career Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Employee Recognition Events
• Bereavement Leave
• Employer Paid Life Insurance