Surgical Technician (Certified) - Operating Room

Company: Avera Health
Location: Aberdeen
Posted on: April 25, 2025

Job Description:

Surgical Technician (Certified) - Operating Room at Avera Health summary:
The Surgical Technician (Certified) at Avera St Luke's Hospital plays a critical role in the operating room by providing high-quality professional care to patients under the supervision of the Surgery Leader and/or Surgeon. Their responsibilities include assisting in surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile environment, preparing surgical instruments, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This position offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive team environment focused on delivering excellent patient care.
Location:Avera St Luke's HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range:The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.$23.50 - $34.50Position Highlights

• Sign On: May be eligible for a $7,500 Sign On! -
• Options for Free Health Insurance!
• Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding care to a variety of patients.
• Positive Work Environment: -Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.
• Job Satisfaction: -Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve.
• Career Growth: -Great opportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that are looking to further their -education in healthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upward mobility.ScheduleMonday-Friday: occas wknd/hol/call; 80hrs/2wksYou Belong at AveraBe 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
  
  
  • Assists surgeon within the scope of competency and standards of practice. Utilizes techniques of infection control/universal precautions. Washes and sterilizes equipment and keeps a clean operating room.
    
  • Rotates in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR, floors, ER, & clinics.
    
  • Updates preference cards to ensure all team members can perform procedures as per surgeon requests.
    
  • Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedure, and standards of practice.
    
  • Verifies patient identity. Verifies operative procedure, operative site, surgeon, and consent.
    
  • Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period.
    
  • Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure.
    
  • Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments.
    
  • Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges 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 and
    • ARDMS Certification - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year
      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.
          Benefits You Need & Then SomeAvera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.
          • PTO front-loaded for eligible hires
          • Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan
          • Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement
          • Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. 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 .
            
            Keywords:
            Surgical Technician, Operating Room, Patient Care, Sterile Techniques, Surgical Procedures, Healthcare, Surgical Assistance, Infection Control, Aseptic Technique, Career Development
            

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