What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR Technician position at Avera Health?
About Us
Avera Health is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the people of the Upper Midwest. We are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our communities.
Job Summary
This Surgical Technician position plays a vital role in ensuring the success of our surgical procedures. The ideal candidate will have technical expertise and excellent communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Verifies patient identity, 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
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
Salary : $24 - $35
