Surg Tech - Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - Sanford Medical Center Fargo - FT
Company: Sanford Health
Location: Fargo
Posted on: August 6, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Create Your Career with Us
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest growing
not-for-profit health systems in the United States. Make a
significant impact on the health and healing of our patients in our
Surgical Services department. Our culture treats team members with
the respect, appreciation, and gives all employees a voice to
provide the best possible care for patients. Facility: Sanford
Medical Center Fargo Location: Fargo, ND Address: 5225 23rd Ave S,
Fargo, ND 58104, USA Shift: Varies Job Schedule: Full time Weekly
Hours: 40. 00 Salary Range: $ 20.00 - $29 Job Summary If you are
looking for an adrenaline pumping job that will make an immediate
impact in your community, join the Sanford family as a Surgical
Technologist. This role partners with the surgeon throughout the
surgical procedure handling and passing instruments to them and
assisting with the steps of the procedure. The qualities we are
looking for in a Surgical Technologist is someone who is organized,
has strong communication skills, high attention to detail, and able
to perform in emergency situations. The Surgical Technologist will
be able to use state of the art equipment and instrumentation while
working on surgical cases that include general, orthopedic,
cardiovascular, neuro, ENT, plastics, OB/GYN, urology, and
podiatry. Work in a team setting in state-of-the-art facilities
where your work makes a true and lasting difference in someone s
life. Responsibilities Assist with assessing, planning,
implementing, evaluating, or documenting the care of patients
Ensuring that the operating room environment is safe Demonstrate
knowledge in the theory and application of the principle of asepsis
and sterile technique Ensuring that equipment functions properly
Accurately accounting for items used during a procedure Prepares
and maintains an organized sterile field Knowledge of human
anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and
technologies Qualifications 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. 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, sick leave and paid time off. To review
your benefit eligibility, 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 talentsanfordhealth.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-57573 Job Function:
Allied Health Featured: No
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