Surgical Technologist - Sign-On Bonus Eligible

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 3,513,000 - 5,235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the OR and sterile processing within their surgical suites and clinical areas. You will assist surgeons, maintain aseptic technique, and help ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

The role emphasizes infection control, instrument sterilization, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. A sign-on bonus may be offered and certification upon hire is required.

Qualifications

• Technical Certificate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• CST certification required or to be acquired upon hire.
• TS-C or NCCT certification upon hire.
• 1-3 years surgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeon within scope of competency and standards of practice.
• Wash and sterilize equipment and maintain clean operating room.
• Rotate in SPD area cleaning and sterilizing instruments for OR, ER, clinics.
• Update preference cards to ensure team can perform procedures per surgeon requests.
• Verifies patient identity and operative details (procedure, site, surgeon, consent).
• Apply and monitor aseptic technique throughout intraoperative period.
• Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts as per policy.
• Evaluate new supplies, equipment and instruments.

Skills

Infection control

Sterilization

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Technical Certificate from accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - NBSTSA

Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - NCCT

Job description

Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the OR and sterile processing within their surgical suites and clinical areas. You will assist surgeons, maintain aseptic technique, and help ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

The role emphasizes infection control, instrument sterilization, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. A sign-on bonus may be offered and certification upon hire is required.