Surgical Technologist Certified | Surgery | Marshall

Surgical TechnicianLocation: Avera Marshall HospitalWorker Type: RegularWork Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)Pay Range: $25.50 - $38.00Position HighlightsWork Schedule:Day shift6:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m.; 72 hours/2 weeks.72 hours/2 weekWeekend, holiday and weekday call time rotation is based on the number of employed Surgical Technicians.You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.A Brief 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 DoAssists 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.Essential QualificationsTechnical Certificate Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist ProgramCertified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire orTech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon HirePreferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:1-3 years surgical experienceExpectations and StandardsCommitment 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 SomeAvera 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 available day 1 for eligible hires.Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirementCareer development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera 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.