Surgical Technologist

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic; Mitchell (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Hospital / Cleveland Clinic is seeking a Surgical Technician to support safe, efficient surgical care in a patient-focused environment. The role involves preparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, and assisting during surgeries to maintain infection control and high safety standards.

Responsibilities include counts, patient positioning, and intraoperative setup, working closely with surgeons and nursing staff to ensure smooth procedures and optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization practices.
• Ability to assist in the operating room while following safety protocols.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in surgical counts and preparation tasks.
• Excellent teamwork and patient-focused professionalism.
• Knowledge of infection prevention principles and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms and ensure readiness for procedures.
• Perform proper sterilization and handling of surgical instruments.
• Assist surgeons and nurses during operations.
• Maintain accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts.
• Support patient positioning and assist with intraoperative setup.
• Uphold infection control and safety standards throughout procedures.

Skills

Surgical instrumentation

Sterilization practices

Teamwork

Infection control

Patient-focused care

Job description

Surgical Technician supporting safe, efficient surgical care in a patient-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Prepare operating rooms and ensure readiness for procedures.
• Perform proper sterilization and handling of surgical instruments.
• Assist surgeons and nurses during operations.
• Maintain accurate instrument, sponge, and needle counts.
• Support patient positioning and assist with intraoperative setup.
• Uphold infection control and safety standards throughout procedures.

Required Qualifications/skills

• Strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization practices.
• Ability to assist in the operating room while following strict safety protocols.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in surgical counts and preparation tasks.
• Excellent teamwork and patient-focused professionalism.
• Knowledge of infection prevention principles and sterile technique.