Surgical Technologist Inpatient | Surgery

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO available from day 1

Up to 5% employer matching retirement contribution

Career development and mentorship

Job summary

Sioux Center Health in Sioux Falls, SD, is looking for a Surgical Technician to assist the nursing staff during surgical procedures. The role involves preparing operating rooms, maintaining a sterile field, and supporting the surgical team with equipment management.

The ideal candidate will have a technical certificate in surgical technology and be able to work effectively in a team environment. Benefits include PTO from day 1 and up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited surgical technician program.
• Ability to maintain a sterile field during procedures.
• Strong communication skills with team members.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures.
• Assist the surgeon during surgical procedures.
• Maintain all OR machinery and equipment.

Skills

Operating room knowledge

Sterile field maintenance

Equipment handling

Communication

Education

Technical certificate in surgical technology

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Desktop and laptop computers

Job description

Pay Range

$25.50 - $38.00 (actual rate dependent on experience)

Location

Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Work Shift

36-hour or 40-hour work week. Sign‑on bonus eligible up to $15,000.

Overview

Responds and assists the professional nursing staff and physicians during the pre‑procedure, procedure, and post‑procedure periods. Responsibilities include operating room set‑up, equipment cleaning and maintenance, inventory control, and clerical duties for the department.

What You Will Do

• Prepares the operating room for surgical procedures in a timely fashion, organizing equipment and needed instruments; setting up quickly and accurately for emergency cases; ensuring proper and adequate equipment for all cases.
• Assists the surgeon as the first or second scrub person during surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile field, handling surgical instruments efficiently, and verifying specimens.
• Assists the circulating nurse to account for all instruments, needles, and sponges involved with the surgical procedure.
• Maintains working knowledge of all OR machinery and equipment used on the sterile field (lasers, scope equipment, electric and nitrogen motors).
• Receives and verifies correct implants for all surgeries (grafts, orthopedic hardware, allograft, etc.).
• Assists with on‑the‑job training and orientation of new staff and students.
• Assists in transporting patients to the operating room when necessary.
• Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization according to Infection Control and established QA monitoring guidelines as demonstrated by annual competency review.
• Operates sterilization equipment, including steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner, washer/sterilizer, and automated cart washer, following manufacturer operational directions and ensuring operator safety; demonstrated by annual competency review.
• Utilizes desktop and laptop computers and handheld PDA for instrument decontamination, assembly and tracking functions.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the specified hours and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having adequate visual acuity, hearing, and the ability to communicate effectively. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities as long as they do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, Licensing, Certification, or Work Experience

• Technical certificate completion of an accredited surgical technician program.

Preferred Education, Licensing, Certification, or Work Experience

• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) upon hire.
• Less than 1 year of experience as a surgical technician.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
• 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 workflow with other team members to ensure a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards including CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA where applicable.

Benefits You Need & Then Some

• PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.
• 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 protected categories. 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 email [e-mail].