Surgical Technologist
Sanford Health
Summary
Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients.
Job description
Summary
Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients.
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.
- Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, nurses, as well as other health care personnel.
Position requirements
- A graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
- National certification preferred.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved school of surgical technology
- Experience in an operating room setting is preferred
- 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
Benefits
- Opportunities for advancement
Company overview
Sanford Health is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, operating as a nonprofit organization headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Founded in 1894, the organization has grown into a comprehensive health system with 44 medical centers, 482 clinics, and more than 200 senior living facilities across 26 states and nine countries. Sanford Health provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including acute care hospitals, specialty clinics, senior care through the Good Samaritan Society, genomic medicine, global clinics, and the Sanford Health Plan insurance program. The system employs over 48,000 healthcare professionals including 1,400 physicians and delivers care through five Centers of Excellence: Cancer, Children's, Heart, Orthopedics/Sports Medicine, and Women's Health. Annually, Sanford Health handles approximately 5.3 million outpatient visits, 84,000 admissions, and 136,000 surgeries. The organization is also actively involved in medical research and education through partnerships with academic institutions, positioning itself as a regional healthcare leader in the Midwest with expanding international presence.