Surgical Technologist Outpatient|MCK Same Day Surgery
Company: Avera Health
Location: Hartford
Posted on: February 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Location: Avera Surgical Center-Sioux Falls Worker Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Pay Range: The pay
range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent
upon experience. $24.00 - $35.00 Position Highlights Monday-Friday,
6:30am-3:00pm; 80hrs/2wks Avera Surgical Center is now doing
Robotic Surgeries This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus
up to $15000 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
Assists the physician and nursing staff both in the Operating Room
and Clinic with procedures and patient care as needed. 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 1-3
years Previous 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. Benefits You Need & Then
Some Avera is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to qualifying
part-time and full-time employees. We support you with
opportunities to help live balanced, healthy lives. Benefits are
designed to meet needs of today and into the future. PTO available
day 1 for eligible hires. Up to 5% employer matching contribution
for retirement Career development guided by hands-on training and
mentorship 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
1-605-504-4444 or send an email to talent@avera.org .
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