Surgical Technologist — OR Team | Flexible Benefits

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Education Loan Program

Community discounts

Job summary

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. The role focuses on applying aseptic techniques, preparing the OR, assisting the surgeon, and maintaining instruments and supplies during procedures.

Full-time or PRN positions available. Wages range from $24.00 to $36.68 per hour, reflecting experience and shift. Certification preferred; one-year certificate or equivalent training is expected.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school, or six months related experience.
• Certification preferred in surgical technology.
• Experience with aseptic technique and operating room procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists surgical team before, during, and after surgery.
• Assembles equipment and supplies and maintains instrument trays.
• Inspects and maintains surgical instrumentation and equipment.
• Positions patients and assists the surgeon with instruments during operation.
• Counts sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.
• Transports contaminated instruments and ensures sterilization.
• Prepares rooms and participates in daily cleaning and turnover.

Skills

Surgical asepsis

OR setup

Instrument handling

Team communication

Education

Surgical technology certificate

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. The role focuses on applying aseptic techniques, preparing the OR, assisting the surgeon, and maintaining instruments and supplies during procedures.

Full-time or PRN positions available. Wages range from $24.00 to $36.68 per hour, reflecting experience and shift. Certification preferred; one-year certificate or equivalent training is expected.