Avera Health·Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Assists physicians and nursing staff in the Operating Room and Clinic by preparing equipment and serving as a scrub person during surgical procedures. Maintains a sterile field and manages the decontamination and sterilization of surgical instruments.
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.
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
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
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.
Requires completion of an accredited Surgical Technician program and preferably a CST certification. 1-3 years of previous experience as a Surgical Technician is preferred.
Market context
In South Dakota, allied health openings often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed candidates who can start quickly and support patient care needs across clinical settings. These roles are competitive when they ask for an active state license at hire, mission alignment, and even preferred education or early experience, while offering career development, PTO, and retirement. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and tailor your application to the employer’s values.
