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Surgical Tech

CHI St Alexius Health Devils Lake Devils Lake, North Dakota
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The posted compensation range of $24.33 - $36.19 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Requisition ID 2023-315073 Employment Type Full Time Department General Surgery Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule Monday-Friday Remote No Category Technician

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Surgical Tech at CHI St. Alexius Health Devils Lake, now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health, you’ll prepare the operating room for a variety of surgeries. We can’t operate without you. 

The operating room (OR) runs as a team; every person on the team has an important role that directly impacts the patient. Your success in this role comes from your adaptability and enthusiasm to work with a team taking patients from a diseased process to a healing process.

What you'll do...

  • Prepare the procedure room with appropriate instrumentation, equipment and supplies.
  • Demonstrate competence and understanding of sterile technique, sterilization, environmental controls and decontamination of instrument and equipment.
  • Establish and maintain an organized sterile field and assure team members maintain the sterile environment.
  • Assists the surgeon by providing visualization of the surgical wound and assists with wound closure and application of sterile dressings.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy and physiology as it relates to surgical procedures.
  • Apply basic knowledge of instrumentation for each surgical service with advancement in years of service.
  • Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts in an accurate manner.

**$20,000 sign-on incentive**


Job Requirements
  • Graduate of Surgical Technologist program.
  • Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Training (NCCT).
  • Unlicensed Assistive Person (UAP) registration from the North Dakota Board of Nursing required.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association (AHA).

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Where You'll Work

CHI St. Alexius Health’s experienced surgical teams are focused on providing patient-centered care - from your preoperative exam, to your entry into our surgical suites, to keeping your loved ones informed. Our physicians represent a wide range of surgical fields - from general, to orthopedic,  to OBGYIN, to emergency surgery and more – placing CHI St. Alexius Health and its medical staff among the most trusted in the region. With the most modern technologies at their fingertips, our surgeons employ advanced surgical techniques, including laparoscopic surgery, which involves minimal incisions for less scarring and faster healing to minimally invasive surgery.

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Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.

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CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].

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