Surgical Technician (Certified)

As a Certified Surgical Technician at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, I assist surgeons in providing high-quality care within surgical suites. My responsibilities include maintaining aseptic techniques, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring regulatory compliance while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. I am committed to upholding the values of compassion and effective communication in a fast-paced environment, contributing positively to patient care and outcomes.

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The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Position Highlights

Hours : Varied Shifts, 72hrs/2wks; On Call/weekend/holiday rotation

Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

• 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.

• Technical Certificate Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program
• Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire and
• ARDMS Certification - American Registry For Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) within 1 Year

• 1-3 years surgical experience

• 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 You Need & Then Some

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. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today and into the future.

• 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

Avera is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call  Show Contact Details or send an email to  Show Contact Details  .

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