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Primary Location: Rapid City, SD USA
Department: RCH Surgical Services
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Starting Pay Rate Range: $26.29 - $31.72 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)
Job Summary:
It starts with heart. As a Surgical Technician at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient-focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and a life-changing career. You will make a difference every day.
As a Surgical Technologist, you will function as a member of the surgery team in delivering patient care and assuming appropriate responsibilities before, during, and after surgery. You will handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. You understand the procedure being performed and anticipate the needs of the surgeon, ensuring quality patient care during the operative procedure and maintaining the sterile field.
Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. If you share this philosophy, we hope you'll join us.
Benefits:
- Supportive work culture
- Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
- Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
- Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
- Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evenings, nights or weekends)
- Flexible scheduling
Essential Functions:
- Performs interventions, skills, and procedures consistent with accepted standards of surgical practice, policies and procedures in the surgical suite, including preparing the Operating Room, providing patient safety and comfort measures, maintaining asepsis, and ensuring fluid balance and skin integrity.
- Handles unanticipated events and crisis situations professionally, alert to potential problems.
- Performs technical procedures in a safe, effective, efficient, legal, and professional manner.
- Utilizes organizational assets appropriately, managing room and supplies to minimize waste.
- Establishes, maintains, and monitors the surgical environment to reduce infection risk through proper sterilization and disinfection procedures.
- Assists in other roles to maintain quality and reduce costs.
- Consistently performs appropriate counts per OR policy.
- Supports the Institution by operating efficiently and projecting a positive community image.
- Addresses situations of concern and follows through with appropriate interventions.
- Ensures all required elements are in place for efficient completion of procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Additional Requirements:
Required:
Rapid City & Spearfish Markets:
- Education: Associate in a Healthcare related field OR Surgical Technician Certificate from an accredited program (within 12 months of hire)
- Work Experience: 2+ years cardiovascular experience (for Rapid City Market CV Team)
Monument Health Orthopedic Specialty Hospital:
- Education: High School Diploma/GED Equivalent AND completion of a Registered Surgical Apprenticeship Program
- Certification: Surgical Tech Certified (ST-C) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or Surgical Technician Certificate from an accredited program (within 12 months of hire)
Preferred:
- Work Experience: 1+ years of Surgical Technologist Experience; 1+ years of Healthcare Experience
- Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - various recognized organizations
Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 100 pounds occasionally. Possible exposure to radiation and contaminated needles. Ability to work designated shift lengths, including night shifts.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Family: Surgical Services
Shift:
Employee Type: PRN
Make a difference. Every day.
Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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