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Avera Health · 4 months ago

Surgical Technician (Certified)

Yankton, SD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.50/hr - $34.50/hr

1+ years exp

Avera Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate care. They are seeking a Certified Surgical Technician responsible for assisting surgeons, maintaining a sterile environment, and ensuring patient safety during surgical procedures.

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Culture & Values

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. Verifies operative procedure, operative site, surgeon, and consent

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

Qualification

Certified Surgical Tech (CST)Technical CertificateSurgical experienceInfection controlAseptic techniqueTeamwork

Required

Technical Certificate Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire or

Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire

Preferred

1-3 years surgical experience

Benefits

PTO available day 1 for eligible hires.

Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan

Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement

Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorship

Company

Avera Health

Avera Health, an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD, is committed to making a positive impact in the health and wellness of persons and communities.

Founded in 1897

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA

5001-10000 employees