What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technologist - Full-Time - Sanford Luverne position at Sanford Health?
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Facility: Luverne Medical Center
Location: Luverne, MN
Address: 1600 N Kniss Ave, Luverne, MN 56156, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $22.50 - $33.00
Pay Info: Sign on bonus available!
Department Details
We are a Critical Access Hospital in a rural setting. This position is an integral part of our surgical team. We care for patients undergoing a variety of procedures including GI, General surgery, OB/GYN, Urology, and Ophthalmology. Experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right applicant. Certification as a surgical technician is required at hire or expected to be completed within 1 year of employment.
Scheduled work hours will vary dependent on patient needs.
Job Summary
Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. An applicant will perform a variety of tasks including scrubbing for cases, reprocessing and managing sterile instrumentation, handling, maintaining, and re-processing endoscopic equipment, and ordering/maintaining supplies related to surgery. In this position you will work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses, as well as other health care personnel. Great communication skills, a willingness to learn, and work well by yourself as well as in a team environment are a must. This position requires an ability to operate various operating room equipment/supplies and an ability to type and use a computer. A sense of responsibility and a high degree of knowledge for maintaining sterile technique and sterile field management are required as is maintaining strict patient confidentiality.
Qualifications
Graduate of an approved school of surgical technology. National certification required up hire, or must obtain within 1 year of employment.
Experience in an operating room setting is preferred. Must have a good knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical and surgical terminology, instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and surgical procedures acquired through post-secondary training.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within first 60 days of employment into position.
Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements of the department and facility. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
Benefits
Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .
Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
Req Number: R-0197089
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No
Salary : $23 - $33
