Surgical Technologist at Sanford Health in Luverne, MN

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Compensation: Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50

Sign On Bonus Available!

Union Position: No

Department Details We are a Critical Access Hospital in a rural setting. This position is an integral part of our surgical team. We care for patients undergoing a variety of procedures including GI endoscopy, General surgery and outreach surgeons. Experience as a CST is preferred, but we are willing to train the right applicant.

This position typically works 6:30am-3:00pm, has call obligations of 1-2 nights per work week and every 3-4 weekend with 1-2 holidays per year.

Scheduled work hours will vary depending on patient needs.

Summary Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Come and join one of the largest and fastest growing not-for-profit health systems on our journey to be the premier rural health system in the United States!

Job Description

What you will do:

• Provide assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures, including preparing and organizing operating room instruments and supplies.
• Anticipate the surgeons needs during a procedure.
• Manage and maintain sterile instrumentation.
• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses, as well as other health care personnel.
• Managing and re-processing endoscopes

What’s in it for you:

• Sign On bonus options available!
• Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers
• A graduate of an associates program in Surgical Technology
• Certification as a surgical technician is required at hire or expected to be completed within 1 year of employment.

Position Requirements:

• A graduate of an associates program in Surgical Technology
• Certification as a surgical technician is required at hire or expected to be completed within 1 year of employment.

We are looking for employees who want to GROW THE GOOD with us. It takes all of us to make a difference!

Qualifications

An applicant will perform a variety of tasks including scrubbing for cases, reprocessing and managing sterile instrumentation, handling, maintaining, and re-processing endoscopic equipment, and ordering/maintaining supplies related to surgery.

In this position you will work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses, as well as other health care personnel. Great communication skills, a willingness to learn, and work well by yourself as well as in a team environment are a must.

This position requires an ability to operate various operating room equipment/supplies and an ability to type and use a computer. A sense of responsibility and a high degree of knowledge for maintaining sterile technique and sterile field management are required as is maintaining strict patient confidentiality.

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 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.