Surgical Technologist-Certified 1.0 FTE

We are hiring for a Surgical Technologist to join our surgical services team! This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per pay period), benefit eligible opportunity. Schedule works primarily Monday-Friday, 10 hour shifts with On-call requirements at our Main Campus in St. Paul, MN.

Incumbents in this position, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (R.N.), participate in the delivery of patient care which maximizes outcomes in a manner consistent with the hospitals and department’s mission, philosophies and in accordance with professional practice standards. Incumbents ensure safe patient care during a surgical procedure through the use of appropriate planning and implementation of patient care.

Compensation & Benefits Information

• The hourly wage for this opportunity is $35.50/hour to $49.21/hour, with a median wage of $41.00/hour.
• Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity.
• Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees.
• Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.
• A $1.50 weekend/ $1.50 evening/ $3.00 night differential is available for this position.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

• Participates in the delivery of family focused patient care which optimizes the patient’s health status and outcomes by ensuring safe patient care during a surgical procedure.
• Follows standards of aseptic practice by prioritizing care and delivering appropriate care.
• Practices in a competent manner which promotes a safe and therapeutic environment.
• Maintains competency in all areas of the skills checklist and demonstrates flexibility in responding to unanticipated events/ changes in assignments and scheduling rooms.
• Initiates appropriate follow-up strategies.
• Advance technical skills with new equipment and procedures as changes occur.

• Prepares and plans for each surgical procedure in a manner consistent with the hospital and department’s mission, philosophies, and in accordance with professional practice standards.
• Completes an initial data collection that is thorough and accurate.
• Prepares operating room with all instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for individual procedures utilizing the data collected.
• Places patient/family needs above other needs.

• Communicates and collaborates with healthcare team members as appropriate to implement a seamless plan of care.
• Communicates changes within specialty services for each case needs.
• Is a positive team player utilizing open communication with all members of the care team and is readily available to help out.
• Confirms case needs with surgeon before case start.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth, ease of access, quality improvement and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Required
• Graduate of accredited school for surgical technologies
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist
• Current CPR certification – BLS for Healthcare Providers per the American Heart Association Guidelines

• Preferred
• Prior experience in pediatrics
• Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated skill in interpersonal communication as related to patients, families, co-workers, physicians and others
• Interest in working with children and adolescents with disabilities and their family
• Ability to work hours required
• Physically able to transport patients

• At Gillette Children’s, we foster a culture where every team member feels a sense of belonging and purpose.
• We are dedicated to building an environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported.
• Our values are embedded at the heart of our culture.
• We act first from love, embrace the bigger picture, and work side-by-side with our patients, families, and colleagues to help every child create their own story.
• Together, we work to ensure patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers [https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers].

• Gillette Children's participates in the U.S.
• Department of Homeland Security (DHS) E-Verify program which is an internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S.
• Citizenship and Immigration Services.
• If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Gillette will give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS or the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve the issue before Gillette takes any further action.
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