Surgical Technologist Outpatient|MCK Same Day Surgery
Avera Health
Lennox, SD
1 day ago
$22.25 - $32.25
Job Description
Join Avera Surgical Center as a Surgical Technologist where you'll play a crucial role in assisting surgeons and nursing staff during procedures, ensuring patient safety and efficiency in the operating room.
Key Responsibilities
Prepares the Operating Room for surgical procedures
Assists the surgeon as the first or second scrub person during surgical procedures
Maintains a sterile field at all times
Assists the circulating nurse to account for all instruments
Achieves and maintains working knowledge of all OR machinery and equipment
Receives and verifies correct implants for all surgical procedures
Assists with on-the-job training and orientation of new staff and students
Assists in transporting of patients to the O.R.
Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization
Operates sterilization equipment
Utilizes desktop and laptop computers and handheld PDA for instrument decontamination, assembly and tracking functions
Required Qualifications
Technical Certificate Completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire
1-3 years Previous experience as a Surgical Technician
Benefits & Perks
PTO available day 1 for eligible hiresUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship