Surgical Technologist New Grad

Heart Hospital of South Dakota, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital, part of Heart Hospital of South Dakota, LLC, is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operative team before, during, and after procedures. Duties include scrub and circulating roles, maintaining sterile technique, and assisting with instrument availability in the OR.

The role emphasizes patient safety, confidentiality, and adherence to infection control practices, with responsibilities that include training new staff and ensuring quality care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technologist program from an accredited school of allied health services required.
• Three years continuous experience in an operating room preferred.
• Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred.
• Current BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in providing care for the operative patient before, during and after surgery.
• Perform scrub and circulating duties in the operating room.
• Perform routine and specialized housekeeping activities and apply asepsis.
• Uphold infection control and medical ethics in all procedures.
• Train newly assigned personnel and monitor patient safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Scrub duties

Circulating duties

Asepsis & infection control

Patient safety

Education

Graduation from Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Location: Sioux Falls, SD Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

At Avera Heart Hospital, you’re not just joining a workplace – you’re becoming part of a family. With more than 700 dedicated employee, we deliver care that truly makes a difference. Our commitment to excellence has earned us the distinction of being one of only a handful of hospitals nationwide – out of more than 4,000 – to achieve a double 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Position Highlights

Position Summary: This position assists professional staff in providing care for the operative patient before, during and after surgery. This position requires thorough surgical knowledge and expertise to insure proper instrumentation and supplies are available on the surgical field and/or in the operating room where the procedure is to be performed. This position helps the sterile operative team, performs scrub and circulating duties in the operating room, performs routine and specialized housekeeping activities, and applies principles of asepsis, infection control and medical ethics. This position will also be responsible for training newly assigned personnel. Patient safety and confidentiality are maintained at all times. Assumes, under the direction of the Laboratory, responsibility for patient specimen testing, quality control, quality improvement, and equipment maintenance.

Work Schedule: M-F Ten-hour shifts- 6:30 -5:00 with On Call, Weekend and Holiday rotation.

Education/Experience: Graduation from a Surgical Technologist program from an accredited school of allied health services required. Three years continuous experience in an operating room preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Current Surgical Technologist certification preferred. Current BLS certification preferred.

At Avera, the way you are treated as an employee translates into the compassionate care you deliver to patients and team members. Because we consider health care a ministry, you can live out your faith, uphold the dignity and respect of all persons while not compromising high-quality services. Join us in making a positive impact on moving health forward.