Surgical Technologist New Grad | Avera Heart Hospital

Avera Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist the operative team before, during and after surgery, ensuring proper instrumentation and supplies are available on the surgical field and in the operating room. The role supports sterile technique and efficient patient care throughout the procedure.

The position requires thorough surgical knowledge, asepsis, and the ability to train newly assigned personnel, with patient safety and confidentiality always

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Surgical Technologist program from an accredited school.
• 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.
• Scrub and circulating duties in the operating room.
• Maintain principles of asepsis, infection control and medical ethics.
• Responsible for training newly assigned personnel.
• Patient safety and confidentiality are maintained at all times.

Skills

Surgical knowledge

Scrub and circulating duties

Education

Graduation from a 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.