Surgical Technologist - Full Time, Varies
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
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: Broadway Hospital Location: Fargo, ND Address:
801 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule:
Full time Weekly Hours: 36. 00 Salary Range: $21.50 - $29.00 Pay
Info: $7,500 sign-on bonus available for eligible applicants, pay
will start at $21.50/hour for non-certified techs, and $22.50/hour
for certified techs. Rate of pay increases based on years of
applicable work experience. Department Details Schedule: Rotate
through different shifts: 0630-1500, 0900-1730, 1100-1930. Stay
late shifts and call shifts will be assigned weekly. Each staff
member can expect one call shift per week and a call weekend every
month. The call shifts are off-site call and are not routinely
in-house. On-call is typically at the Broadway campus but may be
assigned to cover General team call at SMCF, as needed. The call
shifts at SMCF are either 1100-1930 or 1500-2330. Job Summary
Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical
practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Assists in the
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care that
meets the mission and goals of quality care and service excellence
at Sanford. Assist with assessing, planning, implementing,
evaluating, or documenting the care of patients. This care will be
delivered in accordance with established standards of performance.
Will work under the supervision and delegation authority of a
surgeon, and in some cases other clinical licensed professionals,
to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and
non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room
environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that
the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize
patient safety. Accurately accounting for items used during a
procedure and maintaining an organized sterile field facilitates
accountability for all items during and after a procedure.
Demonstrate knowledge in the theory and application of the
principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the
knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation
and tools and technologies to facilitate a provider's performance
of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Actively
participates in safety measures, maintains an organized sterile
field, as well as maintain awareness of the location of all
supplies needed for the course of the procedure. Prepares the
surgical environment before procedures; ensuring that supplies and
dedicated devices are sterile and ready for surgery, as well as
clipping, transporting, positioning, and ensuring aseptic incisions
sites. The surgical technologist may also assist in the preparation
of patients prior to procedures. Make minor adjustments to avoid
instrument malfunctions and keeping them in operating condition.
May conduct sterile and unsterile supply quality assurance checks
are according to sterilization principles before procedure. Verify
the completeness of items when returned from the surgical site.
Participate in reconciliation activities. Demonstrate positive
interpersonal relationships and well-developed critical thinking
skills; must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and must
be able to adjust to changes in duties with minimal notice, as the
schedule requires. May assist with additional administration duties
as needed for case preparation of patients. Provides services for
patients during surgical procedures. Assists in the assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation of care that meets the
mission and goals of quality care and service excellence at
Sanford. This care will be delivered in accordance with established
standards of performance. Provides services for patients during
surgical procedures. LPN duties included in scope of practice for
those possessing an LPN license. Qualifications Graduate of an
approved school of surgical technology. 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, but not required. New grads are welcome to
apply! 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. Must
be on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive
Personnel (UAP) Registry at the time employment begins. Benefits
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. For more information about
Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits . 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. Req Number: R-0154934 Job Function: Allied Health
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