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Surgical Technician Apprentice | Surgery

Avera Health

Fort Pierre, SD
1 day ago
Up to $45,000

Job Description

Join Avera St Mary's Hospital as a Surgical Technician Apprentice, where you will gain hands-on experience while pursuing your certification. Contribute to patient care in a dynamic surgical environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assists surgeons by handing required instruments during procedures.
  • Performs all suture and instrument counts without error.
  • Assists in daily testing and operations of sterilizers.
  • Decontaminates all instruments and equipment per established policy/procedure.
  • Documents cleaning process of terminal cleans and assigned rooms each month.
  • Maintains turnover time within acceptable limits.
  • Stores products appropriately and checks for outdated supplies.
  • Prepares instrument and supply packs for distribution.

Required Qualifications

  • High School or GED Equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1-3 years Previous healthcare related experience

Benefits & Perks

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Free health insurance options for full-time single coverage.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.