Surgical Technologist, Certified - Dickinson - AFSCME

10500 Marshfield Clinic Health System, Inc.; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to assist in the operating room, sterile processing, and endoscopy. You will set up sterile fields, prepare patients, pass instruments, monitor vitals, and support the surgeon and RN throughout procedures.

The role involves postoperative care, equipment handling, data documentation, and adherence to hospital policies. Applicants should have CS tech training and BCLS within a month of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for Surgical Technologists.
• Must have thorough knowledge of principles of asepsis.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service and professional conduct.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Possesses and displays a sense of responsibility and effective organizational and communication skills.
• Is able to effectively prioritize work when dealing with multiple tasks.
• Functions independently to complete assigned tasks.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an Operating Room or Ambulatory Care Center preferred.
• BCLS within one month of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Sets up the operating room with sterile equipment and supplies, prepares patient for surgery, maintains sterile field, and assists the Registered Nurse and Surgeon throughout the procedure by performing duties such as passing instruments, holding devices, assisting with specimen handling, and monitoring vitals.
• Performs postoperative care by assisting in transporting the patient to their recovery room, cleaning and storing surgical equipment, disposing of used supplies, and documenting required data.
• Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing activities and care rendered and demonstrates compliance with applicable standards, as well as hospital wide policies and procedures.
• Continuously assesses self-learning needs.
• Maintains and utilizes appropriate, professional, and effective communication skills.
• Utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment in a cost effective and safe manner.
• Participates in the department's on call schedule. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position.
• Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.

Education

Graduate from an accredited program for Surgical Technologists.

Job description

Department Details Summary

The Surgical Technologist, Certified assists in the nursing care and preparation of surgical patients within Surgical Services (Operating Room, Sterile Supply/Decontamination, and Endoscopy). Functions as a member of the sterile team in creating and maintaining a sterile field and passing instruments to surgeons. Understands procedure being performed and anticipates needs of the surgeon. Performs and participates in disassembly/decontamination, assembly/bundling, sterilization and high-level disinfection processes and the storage and distribution of surgical instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.

Job Description

Sets up the operating room with sterile equipment and supplies, prepares patient for surgery, maintains sterile field, and assists the Registered Nurse and Surgeon throughout the procedure by performing duties such as passing instruments, holding devices, assisting with specimen handling, and monitoring vitals. Performs postoperative care by assisting in transporting the patient to their recovery room, cleaning and storing surgical equipment, disposing of used supplies, and documenting required data. Utilizes the nursing process as the basis for nursing activities and care rendered and demonstrates compliance with applicable standards, as well as hospital wide policies and procedures. Continuously assesses self-learning needs. Maintains and utilizes appropriate, professional, and effective communication skills. Utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment in a cost effective and safe manner. Participates in the department's on call schedule. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of the position. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited program for Surgical Technologists.
• Must have thorough knowledge of principles of asepsis.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service and professional conduct.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Possesses and displays a sense of responsibility and effective organizational and communication skills.
• Is able to effectively prioritize work when dealing with multiple tasks.
• Functions independently to complete assigned tasks.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an Operating Room or Ambulatory Care Center preferred.
• BCLS within one month of hire or transfer.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization’s transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health’s commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan’s mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.