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Operating Room Technician
Dickinson, North Dakota
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center

$1,417-1,918/week

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OR Tech Position - Dickinson, North Dakota

Job Details

Specialty: Operating Room Technician
Location: Dickinson, ND
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Department: Operating Room (Tech)
Number of OR Suites: 6 ORs, 1 GI suite

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ND UAP (North Dakota Unlicensed Assistive Personnel)
CST or NCCT preferred
Note: North Dakota does not recognize military education as a substitute for state requirements.

Job Requirements & Skills

No clinical involvement
Must be familiar with total joint replacements and cesarean sections
Experience with MAKO robot and orthopedic cases is a plus
Common cases include:
- Orthopedic: Total joints, ORIF, Arthroscopy
- OB/GYN: Cesarean Section, LAVH, D&C, Diagnostic laparoscopy
- General Surgery: Laparoscopic appendectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, exploratory laparotomy
Use of equipment such as C-arm, MAKO robot, Ligasure, Harmonic scalpel

Work Schedule

9-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday
Shift times: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM or 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Team/self-scheduling available

Call and On-Call Requirements

1-2 call shifts per week (end of shift until 7:00 AM next day)
1 weekend on call per month (7:00 AM Friday to 7:00 AM Monday)
Holiday on-call required

Orientation & Training

1-2 shifts of unit/department-specific orientation
Typically no floating unless prior training in other areas

Additional Information

Facial hair policy: Must pass fit testing for respirators; facial hair may require removal to pass fit test or contract may be canceled
Scrub color and dress code provided
No manager or charge nurse on each shift; charge nurse does not take assignments
Radius rule: Must live within 50 miles and cannot be currently employed full-time, part-time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI or Dignity)
Return to office (RTO) required within 7 days of contract start; no additional RTO approvals after submission

Facility

CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson Medical Center

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25 beds

ADDRESS2500 Fairway StreetDickinson, ND 58601

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About Dickinson, ND

As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Dickinson, ND here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly higher to compensate for the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs: 80-85°F, average lows: 50-55°F.
Winter average highs: 20-25°F, average lows: 0-5°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but may require some searching as they are not as abundant as in larger cities.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out.
Public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Fairly diverse with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder in the winter due to the cold and dark days.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering a variety of cuisines, local art galleries, live music venues, recreational sports leagues, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.

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