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Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

MHOSH Surgical Services

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$19.05 - $23.81

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Surgical Technologist Apprentice at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member learning and providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

As a Surgical Technologist Apprentice, you will function as a member of the surgery team in assisting in learning to deliver patient care and appropriate responsibilities before, during and after surgery under the supervision of a preceptor. You will handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure under the supervision as a preceptor. As a Surgical Technologist Apprentice at Monument Health, you will learn the procedure being performed and practice to anticipate the needs of the surgeon. You will develop the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly maintain the sterile field.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends)

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Performs interventions, skills, and procedures consistent with accepted standards of surgical practice, policies and procedures in the surgical suite under the supervision of a Certified Surgical Technologist. These include, but are not limited to: preparing the Operating Room to include necessary supplies and equipment as indicated by the patient's status; providing appropriate safety and comfort measures to the patient; providing proper patient transfer and positioning; assuring maintenance of asepsis and sterile field; assuring well-being of patient including fluid balance and skin integrity; competency in equipment, supplies and their usage; investigating unfamiliar procedures, techniques, and medications; demonstrating organizational ability by using time, equipment, and personnel effectively; knowing and performing correct sterilization procedures; assuring minimal time loss between cases; utilizing physician preference cards.
• Learn and develop the competence and skills to handle unanticipated events and crisis situations in a professional manner. Is alert to potential problems and notifies appropriate individuals as necessary.
• Learns to perform the technical procedures necessary for job responsibilities in a safe, effective, efficient, legal and professional manner.  Is responsible for own education, personal growth and development. Takes timely action & appropriately plans for cases with consideration of individual needs.
• Utilizes organizational assets appropriately which includes supplies, equipment, time and property. Develops competence to manages room and supplies to promote use of only items needed in case and questions waste.
• Learns and develops competence to establish, maintain, and monitor the surgical environment to ensure that the potential for infection is reduced by proper sterilization, decontamination, and disinfection procedures.
• Willing to assist in other roles to keep costs down and quality high.
• Consistently performs appropriate counts per OR policy as evidenced by observation/chart review and observation and oversight from a preceptor.
• Support the Institution by operating in an efficient and cost-effective manner while projecting a positive image to the community.
• The Surgical Technologist Apprentice assists in ensuring that all required elements are in place for efficient completion of any and all procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Education - High School Diploma/GED Equivalent

Physical Requirements: Heavy work - exerting up to 25 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 100 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and or up to 100 pounds of force seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Nursing

Job Family

Surgical Services

Shift

Employee Type

Regular

70 Monument Health Orthopedic and Specialty Hospital

Make a difference.  Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.