What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician position at Avera Health?
Job Title: Surgical Technologist
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our team at Avera Marshall Hospital. The successful candidate will provide high-quality professional care to patients and families under the supervision of the Surgery Leader and/or Surgeon within the surgical suites and other clinical areas within their scope of practice.
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Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to join our team at Avera Marshall Hospital. The successful candidate will provide high-quality professional care to patients and families under the supervision of the Surgery Leader and/or Surgeon within the surgical suites and other clinical areas within their scope of practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist surgeon within the scope of competency and standards of practice.
- Rotate in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR, floors, ER, & clinics.
- Update preference cards to ensure all team members can perform procedures as per surgeon requests.
- Comply with regulatory requirements, policies, procedure, and standards of practice.
- Verify patient identity, operative procedure, operative site, surgeon, and consent.
- Apply and monitor the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period.
- Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure.
- Participate in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments.
Requirements:
- Technical Certificate Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
- Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-3 years surgical experience.
Expectations and Standards:
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
- Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
- Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.
Benefits:
- PTO front-loaded 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.
Salary : $24 - $35
