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Monument Health · 1 week ago

Surgical Technologist

Rapid City, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$26.40/hr - $33/hr

2+ years exp

Monument Health is a healthcare provider dedicated to compassionate patient care. As a Surgical Technologist, you will be an essential team member in delivering patient care during surgical procedures, ensuring the maintenance of a sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgical team.

Health CareHospitalNon ProfitRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Performs interventions, skills, and procedures consistent with accepted standards of surgical practice, policies and procedures in the surgical suite. These include, but are not limited to: preparing the Operating Room to include necessary supplies and equipment as indicated by the patient's status; providing appropriate safety and comfort measures to the patient; providing proper patient transfer and positioning; assuring maintenance of asepsis and sterile field; assuring well-being of patient including fluid balance and skin integrity; competency in equipment, supplies and their usage; investigating unfamiliar procedures, techniques, and medications; demonstrating organizational ability by using time, equipment, and personnel effectively; knowing and performing correct sterilization procedures; assuring minimal time loss between cases; utilizing physician preference cards

Handles unanticipated events and crisis situations in a professional manner. Is alert to potential problems and notifies appropriate individuals as necessary

Performs the technical procedures necessary for job responsibilities in a safe, effective, efficient, legal and professional manner. Is responsible for own education, personal growth and development. Takes timely action & appropriately plans for cases with consideration of individual needs

Utilizes organizational assets appropriately which includes supplies, equipment, time and property. Manages room and supplies to promote use of only items needed in case and questions waste

Establishes, maintains, and monitors the surgical environment to ensure that the potential for infection is reduced by proper sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection procedures

Willing to assist in other roles to keep costs down and quality high

Consistently performs appropriate counts per OR policy as evidenced by observation/chart review

Support the Institution by operating in an efficient and cost-effective manner while projecting a positive image to the community

Supports process improvement by addressing situations that are of concern and follows through with appropriate intervention

The Surgical Technologist ensures that all required elements are in place for efficient completion of any and all procedures

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Surgical Technician CertificateCardiovascular experienceCertified Surgical TechnologistHealthcare related degreeTeamworkCommunicationOrganizational skills

Required

Education - Associate in a Healthcare related field OR the following certification

Certification - Within 12-months of hire Surgical Technician Certificate from an accredited program

Work Experience - 2+ years cardiovascular experience

Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent AND completion of a Registered Surgical Apprenticeship Program

Certification: Surgical Tech Certified (ST-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or Surgical Technician Certificate from an accredited program within 12 months of hire

Preferred

Work Experience - 1+ years of Surgical Technologist Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

Certification - Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Association of Surgical Technologies (AST); or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Nation Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA); or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)