Surgical Technologist

Good Samaritan Society • Iowa, LA, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

Job Information

Sanford Health - Surgical Technologist in Sheldon, Iowa

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Sheldon Medical Center
Location: Sheldon, IA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: Part time
Weekly Hours: 12.00
Starting Rate: $22.50 - $29.00

Part-time, 12 hours per week.

Job Summary

Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. They assist in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care that meets the mission and goals of quality care and service excellence at Sanford. Responsibilities include:

Assisting with assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, or documenting the care of patients.
Working under the supervision and delegation authority of a surgeon to facilitate safe and effective surgical procedures.
Ensuring the operating room environment is safe and that equipment functions properly.
Maintaining an organized sterile field and accounting for items used during procedures.
Preparing the surgical environment and ensuring supplies are sterile and ready for surgery.
Demonstrating knowledge in asepsis and sterile technique.
Participating in safety measures and maintaining awareness of supplies needed for procedures.
Assisting in the preparation of patients prior to procedures.

Demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships and well-developed critical thinking skills; must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changes in duties with minimal notice. May assist with additional administration duties as needed for case preparation of patients. Provides services for patients during surgical procedures.

Qualifications

Graduate of an approved school of surgical technology or an accredited school of practical nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
Experience in an operating room setting is preferred.
Good knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical and surgical terminology, instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and surgical procedures.
National certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
If an LPN, must hold an unencumbered LPN license with State Nursing board and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within first 60 days of employment into position.
Completes required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements.
If working in North Dakota and not an LPN, must be on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry at the time employment begins.

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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