Surgical Technologist - Sanford Aberdeen

Surgical Technologist

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

Aberdeen Medical Center

Location

Aberdeen, SD

Job Schedule

• Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
• Full time
• Weekly Hours: 32.00

Salary Range

$22.50 - $33.00

Job Summary

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! What you will do:

• Provide assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures, including preparing and organizing operating room instruments and supplies.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs during a procedure.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus options available
• Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers
• Flexible shifts
• Opportunities for advancement

Requirements

• A graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• National certification preferred.
• Graduate of an approved school of surgical technology or graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required.
• Experience in an operating room setting is preferred. Must have a good knowledge of anatomy, physiology, medical and surgical terminology, instrumentation, aseptic techniques, and surgical procedures acquired through post-secondary training.
• National certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.
• If an LPN, currently holds an unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (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 of the department and facility. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• 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.

Community Overview

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.