Surgical Technician (Certified) | Surgery

Location: Avera Marshall Hospital Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on‑call involvement (United States) Pay Range: $25.50 - $38.00 Position Highlights Certified Surgical Technologist may be eligible for up to a $15,000 sign on bonus. Paid Time Off (PTO) available on Day 1! Student Loan Repayment: Position may be eligible for Avera’s Student Loan Repayment Program. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) to help pay down principal balance faster. Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care. Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization that practices the mission daily and delivers excellent care. Work Schedule Day shift 6:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; 72 hours per 2 weeks. Weekend, holiday and call time rotation based on number of employed Surgical Technicians. Overview Accountable for providing 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. What you will do Assist surgeon within scope of competency and standards of practice. Utilize infection control and universal precautions. Wash and sterilize equipment and keep a clean operating room. Rotate in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR, floors, ER, and clinics. Update preference cards to ensure all team members can perform procedures per surgeon requests. Comply with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice. Verify patient identity, operative procedure, operative site, surgeon, and consent. Apply and monitor principles of aseptic technique throughout intraoperative period. Perform sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure. Participate in evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments. Place equipment and supplies in operating room and arrange instruments according to instructions. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to work the hours specified and perform each essential job function satisfactorily, including having visual acuity adequate for the position and ability to communicate effectively, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer. Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience Technical Certificate graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program. Certified Surgical Tech (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire or Tech in Surgery (TS-C) – National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire. Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience 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, families, and 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 workflow 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 available day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement. Career development guided by hands‑on training and mentorship. Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr