Surgical Technologist Certified | Surgery | Aberdeen

Avera St. Luke's; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team. You will assist surgeons, maintain sterile technique, and contribute to patient safety and workflow in the surgical suites and related areas.

The role requires completion of a Surgical Technologist program and national certification (CST or TS-C). Training in SPD and instrument handling is provided, with a focus on accuracy and patient care in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential job functions with adequate vision and communication.
• Commitment to infection control and universal precautions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Aseptic technique

Education

Technical Certificate - Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - NBSTSA

Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - NCCT

Job description

Location:Avera St Luke's HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$25.50 - $38.00Position HighlightsYou Belong at AveraBe 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 OverviewAccountable 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 doAssists 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 QualificationsThe 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 ProgramCertified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire orTech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:1-3 years surgical experienceExpectations and StandardsCommitment 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 SomeAvera 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.PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera 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].