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Surgical Technologist - Casual

Fairview Health Services

#BLS #Urology #LPN #Patient Care #Healthcare #Operating Room #Surgical Instruments #Aseptic Technique #Specimen Handling #Sterile Technique #Ortho #Emergency Situations

Unknown On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 1 month agoCloses Apr 29

Location

Burnsville, Minnesota

Quick overview

The Surgical Technologist assists in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, passing instruments to surgeons, and maintaining a sterile environment. They are responsible for ensuring the availability of equipment, accurate handling of specimens, and supporting the surgical team during operations.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have completed a military surgical assistant program, be a licensed LPN in MN, or have completed a surgical technologist training program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required by the hire date.

professional certificatePatient careTeam collaborationEmergency responseAseptic techniqueStress managementSurgical assistanceSpecimen handlingInstrument handlingOperating room preparationSterile environment maintenanceSurgical instrument countingDa vinci surgical system

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a surgical technologist in the operating room at the Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN.
This is a casual opening, meaning there are no guaranteed or scheduled shifts, and this opening is not eligible for benefits.
As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll assist in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging, and passing instruments to surgeons, and ensuring a sterile environment under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
You’ll play a crucial role in supporting the surgical team and maintaining the safety and efficiency of the operating room.
About our OR at Ridges: Our 150-bed community-based hospital currently has 11 OR Rooms, averaging over 7,500 cases/year.
Our OR specializes in areas including: Spine, Ortho, OB-GYN, General, ENT, Plastic, Urology, and Da Vinci.
Our call response time is 30 minutes and it is a weekend Increased flexibility!
Limited Call schedule (1 out of 6 weekends) As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for: Supplying appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.
Maintaining aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
Ensuring accurate identification and handling of specimens.
Counting all required sponges, sharps, and instruments.
Assuring availability and accurate functioning of supplies and equipment.
Modifying clinical interventions based on population served.
Nurturing a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
Anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
Following appropriate action in emergency situations.
Required Qualifications: Complete one of the following by hire date: Military Surgical Assistant; OR LPN (licensed in MN) Surgical Assistant; OR Surgical Technologist training Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers (or ability to obtain by hire date)

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program AST certification or certification eligible at time of hire 1 to 3 years surgical tech experience Other Required Skills: Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of population served. Knowledge of age-appropriate outcomes and interventions. Desired Skills: Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations. Ability to work well under a team environment

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status