Surgical Technologist Inpatient | Surgery Position Available In Capitol Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

Location:

Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type:

Regular WorkShift:

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is listed below.

Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $23.50 – $34.50 PositionHighlights This could be a 36hr or 40hr work week. This positionmay be eligible for a sign-on bonus up to $10,000 You Belong atAvera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion andthe goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Workwhere you matter. A Brief Overview Responds and assists theprofessional nursing staff and Physicians during the pre-procedure,procedure, and post procedure period. This position will assistwith procedure room set-up, equipment cleaning and maintenance, preand post procedure assistance as directed by the Registered Nurseas well as entering and maintaining inventory control and clericalduties for the department. What you will do Prepares the OperatingRoom for surgical procedures in a timely fashion. This may include,not be limited to: organizing equipment and needed instruments;setting up quickly and accurately for emergency cases; assuringproper and adequate equipment for all cases. Assists the surgeon asthe first or second scrub person during surgical procedures.

Maintains a sterile field at all times in the procedure area.

Maintains efficiency in handling surgical instruments atphysician’s request. Verifies specimens with surgeons and nurses.

Assists the circulating nurse to account for all instruments,needles, and sponges involved with the surgical procedure. Achievesand maintains working knowledge of all OR machinery and equipmentused on the sterile field (i.e., lasers, scope equipment, andelectric and nitrogen motors). Receives and verifies correctimplants for all surgical procedures (i.e., grafts, orthopedichardware, allograft etc.). Assists with on-the-job training andorientation of new staff and students. Assists in transporting ofpatients to the O.R. when necessary. Performs decontamination,assembly and sterilization, according to Infection Control andestablished QA monitoring guidelines as demonstrated by annualcompetency review.

Operates sterilization equipment which includes:

steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner,washer/sterilizer, and automated cart washer. Operates equipmentaccording to manufacturer operational directions and in a mannerthat ensures the safety of the operator as demonstrated by annualcompetency review. Utilizes desktop and laptop computers andhandheld PDA for instrument decontamination, assembly and trackingfunctions. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able towork the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, anindividual must be able to perform each essential job functionsatisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to performposition duties and the ability to communicate effectively withothers, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.

These requirements and those listed above are representative of theknowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essentialjob functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential jobfunctions, as long as the accommodations do not cause unduehardship to the employer.

Required Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Technical Certificatecompletion of an accredited Surgical Technician program

PreferredEducation, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

CertifiedSurgical Tech (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology andSurgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire Less than 1 year experienceas a Surgical Technician Expectations and Standards Commitment tothe daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, andsocial principles to serve patients, their families, and ourcommunity. Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, andstewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude,Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm andsincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Work effectively in a teamenvironment, coordinating work flow with other team members andensuring a productive and efficient environment. Comply with safetyprinciples, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, butnot limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA ifapplicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Avera is proud to offer awide range of benefits to qualifying part-time and full-timeemployees. We support you with opportunities to help live balanced,healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needs of today andinto the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Freehealth insurance options, for full-time single coverage on AveraHigh Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contributionfor retirement Career development guided by hands-on training andmentorship Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, VeteranStatus, or other categories protected by law. If you are anindividual with a disability and would like to request anaccommodation for help with your online application, please call1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .