Surgical Technologist

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 3,513,000 - 5,235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the OR and sterile processing within their surgical suites and clinical areas. You will assist surgeons, maintain aseptic technique, and help ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

The role emphasizes infection control, instrument sterilization, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. A sign-on bonus may be offered and certification upon hire is required.

Qualifications

• Technical Certificate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• CST certification required or to be acquired upon hire.
• TS-C or NCCT certification upon hire.
• 1-3 years surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon within scope of competency and standards of practice.
• Wash and sterilize equipment and maintain clean operating room.
• Rotate in SPD area cleaning and sterilizing instruments for OR, ER, clinics.
• Update preference cards to ensure team can perform procedures per surgeon requests.
• Verifies patient identity and operative details (procedure, site, surgeon, consent).
• Apply and monitor aseptic technique throughout intraoperative period.
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts as per policy.
• Evaluate new supplies, equipment and instruments.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Technical Certificate from accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - NBSTSA

Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - NCCT

Job description

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$25.50 - $38.00

Position Highlights

May be eligible for up to $15,000 sign on bonus

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Accountable for providing high quality professional care to patients and families under the supervision of the Surgery Leader and/or Surgeon within the surgical suites and other clinical areas within their scope of practice.

What you will do

Assists surgeon within the scope of competency and standards of practice. Utilizes techniques of infection control/universal precautions. Washes and sterilizes equipment and keeps a clean operating room.

Rotates in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR, floors, ER, & clinics.

Updates preference cards to ensure all team members can perform procedures as per surgeon requests.

Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedure, and standards of practice.

Verifies patient identity. Verifies operative procedure, operative site, surgeon, and consent.

Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period.

Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure.

Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments.

Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Technical Certificate Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire or

Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

1-3 years surgical experience

Expectations and Standards

Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.

Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.

Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.

Maintain confidentiality.

Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.

Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].