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  • Surgical Technician (Certified)  

    - Yankton
    Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Pri... Read More

    Location:

    Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Work Shift:

    Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

    Pay Range:

    The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

    $25.50 - $38.00

    Position Highlights

    Hours: Varied Shifts, 72hrs/2wks; On Call/weekend/holiday rotation

    May be eligible for $15,000 sign on bonus!

    Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.


    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

    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.

    What you will do

    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. Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure. Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions.
    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 Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire orTech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
    Preferred Education, 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, 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- or send an email to .

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  • Certified Surgical Technician (CST) Operating Room  

    - Pierre
    Location: Avera St Mary's HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Sh... Read More

    Location:

    Avera St Mary's Hospital

    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.

    $25.50 - $38.00

    Position Highlights

    May be eligible for up to $15,000 Sign On Bonus!

    Shift: M-F

    Call is one weeknight per week and one weekend per month


    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

    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.

    What you will do

    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. Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure. Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions.
    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 Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire orTech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
    Preferred Education, 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, 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- or send an email to .

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  • Surgical Technologist Inpatient Labor and Delivery  

    - Steen
    Location: Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Rotatin... Read More

    Location:

    Avera McKennan Hospital

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Work Shift:

    Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

    Pay Range:

    The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

    $25.50 - $38.00

    Position Highlights

    Sign on Bonus:

    $10,000 Non-Certified Surgical Technician and Non-Certified Surgical Technologist Candidates
    $15,000 Certified Surgical Technician and Certified Surgical Technologist Candidates


    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.

    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- or send an email to .

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  • Surgical Technician (Certified)  

    - Hartington
    Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Pri... Read More

    Location:

    Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Work Shift:

    Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

    Pay Range:

    The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

    $25.50 - $38.00

    Position Highlights

    Hours: Varied Shifts, 72hrs/2wks; On Call/weekend/holiday rotation

    May be eligible for $15,000 sign on bonus!

    Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.


    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

    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.

    What you will do

    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. Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure. Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions.
    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 Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire orTech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
    Preferred Education, 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, 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- or send an email to .

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  • Surgical Technician (Certified) Surgery  

    - Blunt
    Location: Avera St Mary's HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Day Sh... Read More

    Location:

    Avera St Mary's Hospital

    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.

    $25.50 - $38.00

    Position Highlights

    May be eligible for up to $15,000 sign on bonus

    Monday-Friday: 6:30am-3:00pm, every 6th wknd/hol/call; 80hrs/2wks


    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

    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.

    What you will do

    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. Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure. Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions.
    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 Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire orTech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
    Preferred Education, 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, 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- or send an email to .

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  • Surgical Technologist Inpatient Labor and Delivery  

    - Luverne
    Location: Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Rotatin... Read More

    Location:

    Avera McKennan Hospital

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Work Shift:

    Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

    Pay Range:

    The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

    $25.50 - $38.00

    Position Highlights

    Sign on Bonus:

    $10,000 Non-Certified Surgical Technician and Non-Certified Surgical Technologist Candidates
    $15,000 Certified Surgical Technician and Certified Surgical Technologist Candidates


    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.

    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- or send an email to .

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  • Surgical Technologist Inpatient Labor and Delivery  

    - Hills
    Location: Avera McKennan HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Rotatin... Read More

    Location:

    Avera McKennan Hospital

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Work Shift:

    Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends (United States of America)

    Pay Range:

    The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

    $25.50 - $38.00

    Position Highlights

    Sign on Bonus:

    $10,000 Non-Certified Surgical Technician and Non-Certified Surgical Technologist Candidates
    $15,000 Certified Surgical Technician and Certified Surgical Technologist Candidates


    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.

    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- or send an email to .

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  • Surgical Technician (Certified)  

    - Fordyce
    Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Pri... Read More

    Location:

    Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Work Shift:

    Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

    Pay Range:

    The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

    $25.50 - $38.00

    Position Highlights

    Hours: Varied Shifts, 72hrs/2wks; On Call/weekend/holiday rotation

    May be eligible for $15,000 sign on bonus!

    Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.


    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

    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.

    What you will do

    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. Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure. Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions.
    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 Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire orTech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
    Preferred Education, 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, 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- or send an email to .

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  • Surgical Technician (Certified)  

    - Tyndall
    Location: Avera Sacred Heart HospitalWorker Type:RegularWork Shift:Pri... Read More

    Location:

    Avera Sacred Heart Hospital

    Worker Type:

    Regular

    Work Shift:

    Primarily days with night, weekend and holiday on-call involvement (United States of America)

    Pay Range:

    The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

    $25.50 - $38.00

    Position Highlights

    Hours: Varied Shifts, 72hrs/2wks; On Call/weekend/holiday rotation

    May be eligible for $15,000 sign on bonus!

    Student Loan Repayment: This position may be eligible for Avera's Student Loan Repayment Program, which helps you pay off your loans and save money. Each month an extra payment of $167 (up to $10,000) from Avera will help pay down your principal balance faster.


    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

    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.

    What you will do

    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. Applies and monitors the principles of aseptic technique throughout the intraoperative period. Performs sponge, needle and instrument counts according to policy procedure. Participates in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment and/or instruments. Places equipment and supplies in operating room and arranges instruments according to instructions.
    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 Graduate from an Accredited Surgical Technologist Program Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) Upon Hire orTech in Surgery (TS-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Upon Hire
    Preferred Education, 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, 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- or send an email to .

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  • Location: Avera Specialty Hospital-Sioux FallsWorker Type:RegularWork... Read More

    Location:

    Avera Specialty Hospital-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

    Could be eligible for a sign on bonus of up to $15,000


    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- or send an email to .

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