Surgical Technologist

Sanford Health

. Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of patient care .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeNeillsville • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in surgical procedures, aseptic techniques, and patient care within an operating room environment. Holds relevant certifications and maintains compliance with safety and quality assurance standards.

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Surgical ProceduresAseptic TechniquesLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Basic Life Support (BLS)Surgical Technology Certification

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Hard Skills

Anatomy KnowledgePhysiology KnowledgeSurgical TerminologyInstrumentation SkillsQuality Assurance ChecksPatient PreparationSterile TechniqueOperating Room Procedures

Soft Skills

Interpersonal RelationshipsCritical ThinkingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Surgical InstrumentsSterilization Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Surgical Technologist CertificationBasic Life Support (BLS)

Industry Keywords

Operating RoomPatient CareInvasive ProceduresNon-Invasive ProceduresContinuing Education Units (CEU)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of patient care
Facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures
Maintain a safe operating room environment and ensure equipment functions properly
Account accurately for items used during procedures and maintain an organized sterile field
Apply principles of asepsis and sterile technique, anatomy, surgical procedures, tools, and technologies
Participate in safety measures and maintain awareness of required supplies
Prepare the surgical environment, ensuring supplies and devices are sterile and ready
Clip, transport, position, and ensure aseptic incision sites for patients
Assist with patient preparation before procedures
Make minor adjustments to avoid instrument malfunctions and keep instruments operational
Conduct sterile and unsterile supply quality assurance checks according to sterilization principles
Verify completeness of items returned from the surgical site
Participate in reconciliation activities
Provide services for patients during surgical procedures
Perform additional administrative duties as needed for case preparation
Perform LPN duties within scope of practice when holding an LPN license

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 preferred
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 hold 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
Complete required annual continuing education units (CEU) and competency training requirements
Obtain and maintain required department-specific competencies and certifications
If working in North Dakota and not an LPN, be on the North Dakota Board of Nursing Unlicensed Assistive Personnel (UAP) Registry at the time employment begins
Ability to demonstrate positive interpersonal relationships and well-developed critical thinking skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to changes in duties with minimal notice

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time schedule
32 scheduled weekly hours
Day shift
EEO/AA employer
Disability accommodation support for online applications