Surgical Technologist

Avera Health; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Brookings Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist in Brookings, SD. The role involves assisting during surgical operations as part of a team, maintaining a sterile field, and ensuring patient safety under physician direction.

The ideal candidate graduates from a surgical technology program, has knowledge of anatomy and resuscitation protocols, and holds CPR/BLS certification, with certification in surgical technology preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of surgical technology program required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, microbiology, surgical pharmacology, and principles of asepsis/sterile techniques required.
• Familiarity with resuscitation protocols and Code Blue role required.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Specialty certification in surgical technology preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist during surgical operations under physician direction.
• Work as part of a surgical team to ensure optimal conditions for procedures.
• Provide a safe environment for patients undergoing a surgical or diagnostic procedure.
• Collaborate with physicians, surgical nursing staff, and ancillary departments to promote patient outcomes.
• Maintain effective communication and adapt to a changing work environment.

Skills

Surgical technology

Medical terminology

Anatomy & physiology

Microbiology

Asepsis/sterile techniques

Resuscitation knowledge

CPR/BLS certification

Specialty certification (preferred)

Education

Surgical technology program graduate

Job description

Location: Brookings, SD

Worker Type: Regular

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

Position Highlights

Consider joining an Award Winning Health Care System - Brookings Health System is a nationally awarded rural community health system, recognized for delivering high-quality care and personalized service. Brookings Health System is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our team to deliver the best possible care! Compensation range for this position is $21.96 to $32.51, depending on experience.

Incumbent will assist during surgical operations and with procedures done under a physician's direction. Works as part of a surgical team to ensure that the operative procedure is conducted under optimal conditions. Provides a safe environment for patients undergoing a surgical or diagnostic procedure. Incumbent will work closely with physicians, surgical nursing staff, and ancillary departments within the hospital to promote optimal patient outcomes. The Incumbent must possess effective communication skills, exhibit increased knowledge of disease processes, and display advanced critical thinking ability. Expectations include always providing excellent customer service and maintaining flexibility to meet a constantly changing work environment.

Requirements

• Graduate of surgical technology program
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Knowledge and previous experience with anatomy, physiology, microbiology, surgical pharmacology, and principles of asepsis/sterile techniques required.
• Familiarity with resuscitation protocols and an understanding of the tech's role on a Code Blue required.
• Incumbent must possess an increased knowledge of anatomy.
• This position prefers, but does not require, specialty certification in the field of surgical technology.
• Current certification in CPR/BLS required.

Job Type

PRN Minimum commitment of 8 hours per month.

Brookings Health System is a non-profit, city-owned health system that serves the health care needs of our local communities. Our team members embody the spirit of teamwork: working together and across disciplines to care for local patients and residents. We treat patients and residents like our own family by living our mission to provide high-quality, compassionate, personalized health care.