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Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

CompanyAltru Health System
LocationGrand Forks, ND, USA
Salary$24.02 – $36.03
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelJunior

Requirements

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or graduate of a military training program
  • Unlicensed Assistive Person – Technician (UAP/T) | North Dakota Board of Nursing | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  • Licensed Practical Nurse | North Dakota Board of Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to Start Date | HR Primary Sources
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association (AHA) | Within 90 days of Start Date | Learning Management System

Responsibilities

  • Organizes and prepares case set-up prior to start of case
  • Cleans, assembles, operates, and properly cares for instruments, supplies, and equipment used in team specialties
  • Provides patient care, according to diagnosis/procedure, utilizing the procedure cards and following established hospital policies and procedures
  • Documents procedure changes on procedure cards following each case according to standard operating procedures
  • Identifies and communicates unusual techniques and instruments required for surgery
  • Participates in measuring and monitoring Quality Indicators and outcomes
  • Performs pain assessment and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure
  • Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Surgical Technician (CST) | National Board of Surgical Tech-Surgical Assist (NBSTSA) | Preferred | HR Primary Sources
  • A minimum of 1 year Related Experience