What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician position at Avera Health?
Surgical Technician (Certified) | Operating Room at Avera Health
As a Certified Surgical Technician at Avera St Luke's Hospital, you will provide high-quality care in the operating room under the supervision of surgeons. Your responsibilities include assisting with surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist surgeon within the scope of competency and standards of practice.
- Utilize techniques of infection control/universal precautions.
- Maintain a clean operating room by washing and sterilizing equipment.
- 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 operative procedure, operative site, surgeon, and consent.
- 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.
- Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles.
- Compliance with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA.
Benefits:
- 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.
About Avera:
Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives.
