Join Avera Health as a Certified Surgical Technician and play a vital role in providing high-quality care to patients in the surgical suite. Be part of a compassionate team dedicated to improving health outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
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.
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.
Required Qualifications
Technical Certificate Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program
Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire
Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years surgical experience
Benefits & Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1Options for Free Health InsuranceStudent Loan Repayment ProgramUp to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorship