Join Avera Health as a Surgical Technologist, where you will play a vital role in supporting surgical teams and ensuring patient safety during procedures. Be part of a compassionate multidisciplinary team dedicated to moving health forward.
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, needles, and sponges.
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. when necessary.
Performs decontamination, assembly, and sterilization.
Operates sterilization equipment.
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
Less than 1 year experience as a Surgical Technician
Benefits & Perks
PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement.Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship.