Surgical Technologist Inpatient (PRN)|MCK Surgery (15h Left)
Company: Avera Health
Location: Worthing
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Location: Avera McKennan Hospital Worker Type: PRN Work Shift:
Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of
America) Pay Range: The pay range for this position is listed
below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $23.50 - $34.50
Position Highlights Varied Shifts You Belong at Avera Be 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 Responds and assists the professional nursing staff
and Physicians during the pre-procedure, procedure, and post
procedure period. This position will assist with procedure room
set-up, equipment cleaning and maintenance, pre and post procedure
assistance as directed by the Registered Nurse as well as entering
and maintaining inventory control and clerical duties for the
department. What you will do - Prepares the Operating Room 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; assuring proper and
adequate equipment for all cases. - Assists the surgeon as the
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 at physician’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. - Achieves and
maintains working knowledge of all 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 with on-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 to Infection Control and established QA
monitoring guidelines as demonstrated by annual competency review.
- Operates sterilization equipment which includes: steam and
hydrogen peroxide sterilizers, ultrasonic cleaner,
washer/sterilizer, and automated cart washer. Operates equipment
according to manufacturer operational directions and in a manner
that ensures the safety of the operator as demonstrated by annual
competency review. - Utilizes desktop and laptop computers and
handheld PDA for instrument decontamination, assembly and tracking
functions. Essential Qualifications The individual must be able to
work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential job function
satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform
position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with
others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
These requirements and those listed above are representative of the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential
job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job
functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue
hardship to the employer. Required Education,
License/Certification, or Work Experience: - Technical Certificate
completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program Preferred
Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience: - Certified
Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and
Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire - Less than 1 year experience
as a Surgical Technician Expectations and Standards - Commitment 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. Avera 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 or
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