Surgical Technologist: Precision OR Support

Great Plains Health; North Platte (NE); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support the perioperative team. Under supervision, you will prepare instruments, assist with sterile technique, and help ensure patient safety during procedures.

This role requires surgical technology training, BLS, and the ability to work in a fast-paced operating room environment. Join a team committed to excellence and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program or equivalent.
• Oxygen Certification (Medication Aide Training Hospital based) required within 6 months of hire; updated every 2 years.
• Certification in Surgical Technology if eligible to take certification exam.
• SGNA Associates Program completion within 6 months of date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy, physiology, surgical procedures, cleaning, sterilization techniques, universal precautions, and aseptic techniques.
• Prepared the instruments, supplies, endoscopes and equipment necessary during the surgical and invasive procedure. Prepares instruments etc. for high level disinfection or terminal sterilization.
• Understands the procedure being performed and skillfully anticipates the needs of the surgeon maintaining a high level of sterile technique during the procedure if applicable.
• Continues professional development by participating in education, training, in-services etc.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to ensure quality patient care during the invasive/operative procedure, being constantly vigil for maintenance of the sterile field if applicable.
• Assures supplies and equipment needed for invasive/surgical procedures is present. Checks for integrity and sterility of the instrument sets and supplies as applicable.
• Performs appropriate counts with the circulator per GPRMC count policy.
• Assists other members of the team with cleaning of the room prepares the room for the next patient.
• Assist in preparation of the specimens. Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and Labels medications/solutions needed for surgery procedure. Sets up a disinfected table for Invasive procedure performed in the Special Procedure Suite.
• Actively participates in the Universal Protocol process for patient and self safety.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Sterile technique

Surgical instrument prep

Universal Protocol

Education

Surgical Technologist Program

LPN training

Job description

Great Plains Health in North Platte, Nebraska is hiring a Surgical Technologist to support the perioperative team. Under supervision, you will prepare instruments, assist with sterile technique, and help ensure patient safety during procedures.

This role requires surgical technology training, BLS, and the ability to work in a fast-paced operating room environment. Join a team committed to excellence and compassionate care.