Surgical Technologist - Outpatient

Northshore Home Health Care; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement matching

Mentorship

Job summary

Northshore Home Health Care in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist physicians and nursing staff in the Operating Room and Clinic. You will help prepare the OR, assist during procedures, and maintain sterile fields.

The role includes operating sterilization equipment, handling implants and specimens, training new staff, transporting patients, and ensuring infection-control compliance while delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
• Certification as CST preferred; 1-3 years of experience preferred.
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork.
• Ability to perform technical tasks with visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the OR for surgeries, ensuring readiness of equipment and instruments.
• Assist surgeons during procedures, maintaining sterile fields.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment following safety standards.
• Verify and handle surgical implants and specimens.
• Support staff training and patient transport as needed.
• Adhere to safety regulations and infection control protocols.

Skills

Surgical Tech program

CST certification

1-3 years experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Visual acuity

Manual dexterity

Education

Accredited Surgical Technician program

Job description

Summary Of The Surgical Technician Role
This position supports physicians and nursing staff in the Operating Room and Clinic, assisting with procedures and patient care. Key responsibilities include preparing the OR for surgeries by organizing equipment and instruments, assisting surgeons as a scrub person, maintaining a sterile environment, and verifying surgical specimens and implants. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, decontamination processes, and tracking instruments using various tools. Additionally, the technician aids in transporting patients, training new staff, and ensuring compliance with infection control standards.

Summary Of The Surgical Technician Role
This position supports physicians and nursing staff in the Operating Room and Clinic, assisting with procedures and patient care. Key responsibilities include preparing the OR for surgeries by organizing equipment and instruments, assisting surgeons as a scrub person, maintaining a sterile environment, and verifying surgical specimens and implants. The role involves operating sterilization equipment, decontamination processes, and tracking instruments using various tools. Additionally, the technician aids in transporting patients, training new staff, and ensuring compliance with infection control standards.

Qualifications And Skills

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program.
• Preferred certification as a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) and 1-3 years of experience.
• Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to perform technical tasks with visual acuity and manual dexterity.

Key Duties

• Prepare the OR for surgeries, ensuring readiness of equipment and instruments.
• Assist surgeons during procedures, maintaining sterile fields.
• Operate sterilization and decontamination equipment following safety standards.
• Verify and handle surgical implants and specimens.
• Support staff training and patient transport as needed.
• Adhere to safety regulations and infection control protocols.

Join a compassionate, multidisciplinary team committed to patient-centered care, with opportunities for career development and benefits including PTO, retirement matching, and mentorship.

• benefits including PTO, retirement matching, and mentorship.