What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Technician Certified position at Avera Health?
Accountable for providing high quality professional care to patients and families under the supervision of the Surgery Leader and/or Surgeon within the surgical suites and other clinical areas within their scope of practice.
- Assists surgeon within the scope of competency and standards of practice. Utilizes techniques of infection control/universal precautions. Washes and sterilizes equipment and keeps a clean operating room.
- Rotates in SPD area cleaning & sterilizing instruments for OR, floors, ER, & clinics.
- Updates preference cards to ensure all team members can perform procedures as per surgeon requests.
- Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedure, and standards of practice.
- Verifies patient identity. Verifies operative procedure, operative site, surgeon, and consent.
- Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure.
- Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments.
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.
Technical Certificate Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program
Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire or
Tech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
1-3 years surgical experience
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.
Salary : $23,500 - $34,500
