Surgical Technologist or Non Certified Technologist | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Parkston (SD); On-site; USD 33,062 - 52,348; Part time

Job summary

Sioux Center Health in South Dakota seeks a Surgical Technologist for PRN shifts. You will provide high-quality care within surgical suites, assisting surgeons and ensuring compliance with infection control standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Technical Certificate from an accredited program and surgical tech certifications. Join a compassionate team committed to health and patient care.

Qualifications

• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon within the scope of competency.
• Maintain clean operating room and sterilize instruments.
• Verify patient identity and consent.
• Participate in equipment evaluation.

Skills

Infection control techniques

Aseptic techniques

Sterilization practices

Effective communication

Education

Technical Certificate from Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Certified Surgical Tech (CST)

Tech in Surgery (TS-C)

Job description

Pay Range

Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

$24.00 - $38.00

Location

Avera St Benedict Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

As Needed (United States of America)

Position Highlights

PRN

You Belong at Avera

Be 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 Overview

Accountable 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 Do

• Assist surgeon within the scope of competency and standards of practice. Utilize techniques of infection control/universal precautions. Washes and sterilizes equipment and keeps a clean operating room.
• Rotate in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR, floors, ER, & clinics.
• Update preference cards to ensure all team members can perform procedures as per surgeon requests.
• Comply with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Verify patient identity, operative procedure, operative site, surgeon, and consent.
• Apply and monitor the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy procedure.
• Participate in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments.
• Place equipment and supplies in the operating room and arrange instruments according to instructions.

Essential Qualifications

The 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 Program
• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire
• Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 1-3 years surgical experience

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment 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.

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 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].