Surgical Technician (Certified) | Operating Room Position Available In Steuben, New York

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:

Maybe eligible for a $7,500 Sign On! Options for Free HealthInsurance! Be a part of a rewarding team while providingoutstanding care to a variety of patients.

Positive WorkEnvironment:

Be part of an organization where we practice themission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride bydelivering excellent care.

Job Satisfaction:

Each day you willpositively impact each patient you serve.

Career Growth:

Greatopportunity to obtain healthcare experience for those that arelooking to further their education in healthcare or be involved inan ever-changing career with upward mobility.

ScheduleMonday-Friday:

occas wknd/hol/call; 80hrs/2wks You Belong at AveraBe part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and thegoal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work whereyou matter. A Brief Overview Accountable for providing high qualityprofessional care to patients and families under the supervision ofthe Surgery Leader and/or Surgeon within the surgical suites andother clinical areas within their scope of practice. What you willdo 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 & sterilizinginstruments for OR, floors, ER, & clinics. Updates preference cardsto ensure all team members can perform procedures as per surgeonrequests. 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 throughoutthe intraoperative period. Performs sponge, needle and instrumentcounts according to policy procedure. Participates in theevaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments. Placesequipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instrumentsaccording to instructions. Essential Qualifications The individualmust be able to work the hours specified. To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essentialjob function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequateto perform position duties and the ability to communicateeffectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speechand other sounds. These requirements and those listed above arerepresentative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not causeundue hardship to the employer.

Required Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Technical CertificateGraduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program CertifiedSurgical Tech (CST) – National Board of Surgical Technology andSurgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Upon Hire Preferred Education,License/Certification, or Work Experience:

1-3 years surgicalexperience Expectations and Standards Commitment to the dailyapplication of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and socialprinciples 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 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 .