Surgical Technologist Outpatient|MCK Same Day Surgery Position Available In Capitol, Connecticut

Job Description:

Location:

Avera Surgical Center-Sioux Falls Worker Type:

RegularWork Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The payrange for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependentupon experience. $22.25 – $32.25 Position Highlights Monday-Friday,6:30am-3:00pm; 80hrs/2wks This position may be eligible for asign-on bonus up to $10,000 You Belong at Avera Be part of amultidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of MovingHealth Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter. ABrief Overview Assists the physician and nursing staff both in theOperating Room and Clinic with procedures and patient care asneeded. What you will do Prepares the Operating Room for surgicalprocedures in a timely fashion. This may include, not be limitedto: organizing equipment and needed instruments; setting up quicklyand accurately for emergency cases; assuring proper and adequateequipment for all cases. Assists the surgeon as the first or secondscrub person during surgical procedures. Maintains a sterile fieldat all times in the procedure area. Maintains efficiency inhandling surgical instruments at physician’s request. Verifiesspecimens with surgeons and nurses. Assists the circulating nurseto account for all instruments, needles, and sponges involved withthe surgical procedure. Achieves and maintains working knowledge ofall OR machinery and equipment used on the sterile field (i.e.,lasers, scope equipment, and electric and nitrogen motors).Receives and verifies correct implants for all surgical procedures(i.e., grafts, orthopedic hardware, allograft etc.). Assists withon-the-job training and orientation of new staff and students.

Assists in transporting of patients to the O.R. when necessary.

Performs decontamination, assembly and sterilization, according toInfection Control and established QA monitoring guidelines asdemonstrated by annual competency review.

Operates sterilizationequipment which includes:

steam and hydrogen peroxide sterilizers,ultrasonic cleaner, washer/sterilizer, and automated cart washer.

Operates equipment according to manufacturer operational directionsand in a manner that ensures the safety of the operator asdemonstrated by annual competency review. Utilizes desktop andlaptop computers and handheld PDA for instrument decontamination,assembly and tracking functions. Essential Qualifications Theindividual must be able to work the hours specified. To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform eachessential job function satisfactorily including having visualacuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability tocommunicate effectively with others, hear, understand anddistinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and thoselisted above are representative of the knowledge, skills, andabilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as theaccommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Technical Certificate Completion of an accredited SurgicalTechnician program

Preferred Education, License/Certification, orWork Experience:

Certified Surgical Tech (CST) – National Board ofSurgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire 1-3years Previous experience as a Surgical Technician Expectations andStandards Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission,vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, theirfamilies, and our community. Promote Avera’s values of compassion,hospitality, and stewardship. Uphold Avera’s standards ofCommunication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) withenthusiasm and sincerity. Maintain confidentiality. Workeffectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow withother team members and ensuring a productive and efficientenvironment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, andstandards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The JointCommission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & ThenSome Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifyingpart-time and full-time employees. We support you withopportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits aredesigned to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO availableday 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, forfull-time single coverage on Avera High Deductible Health Plan Upto 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Careerdevelopment guided by hands-on training and mentorship Avera is anEqual Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants will receiveconsideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, orother categories protected by law. If you are an individual with adisability and would like to request an accommodation for help withyour online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send anemail to talent@avera.org .