Surgical Technician (Certified) – Operating Room Position Available In Sagadahoc, Maine

Job Description:

Location:

Avera St Luke’s Hospital Worker Type:

Regular WorkShift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range:

The payrange for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependentupon experience. $23.50 – $34.50

Position Highlights Sign On:

May be eligible for a $7,500 Sign On! Options for Free Health Insurance! Be a part of a rewarding team while providing outstanding careto a variety of patients.

Positive Work Environment:

Be part of an organization where wepractice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate ourpride by delivering excellent care.

Job Satisfaction:

Each day you will positively impact eachpatient you serve.

Career Growth:

Great opportunity to obtain healthcareexperience for those that are looking to further their education inhealthcare or be involved in an ever-changing career with upwardmobility.

Schedule Monday-Friday:

occas wknd/hol/call;80hrs/2wks You Belong at Avera Be part of a multidisciplinary team built withcompassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and ourpatients. Work where you matter. A Brief Overview Accountable forproviding high quality professional care to patients and familiesunder the supervision of the Surgery Leader and/or Surgeon withinthe surgical suites and other clinical areas within their scope ofpractice. What you will do Assists surgeon within the scope of competency and standards ofpractice. Utilizes techniques of infection control/universalprecautions. Washes and sterilizes equipment and keeps a cleanoperating room. Rotates in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR,floors, ER, & clinics. Updates preference cards to ensure all team members can performprocedures as per surgeon requests. Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedure, andstandards of practice. Verifies patient identity. Verifies operative procedure,operative site, surgeon, and consent. Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic techniquethroughout the intraoperative period. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according topolicy procedure. Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipmentand/or instruments. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arrangesinstruments according to instructions. 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 Graduate from an Accredited SurgicalTechnologist Program Certified Surgical Tech (CST) – National Board of SurgicalTechnology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Upon Hire PreferredEducation, 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, theirfamilies, and our community. 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 team environment, coordinating work flowwith other team members and ensuring a productive and efficientenvironment. Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standardsassociated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission,DHHS, and OSHA if applicable. Benefits You Need & Then Some Averais proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying part-timeand full-time employees. We support you with opportunities to helplive balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are designed to meet needsof today and into the future. PTO available day 1 for eligible hires. Free health insurance options, for full-time single coverage onAvera High Deductible Health Plan Up to 5% employer matching contribution for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and mentorshipAvera is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Qualified applicants willreceive consideration 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 .