Lead Surgical Technologist (Ambulatory Surgery Center)

University of Minnesota Physicians•Minneapolis, MN

19h•$36 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

Ranked #1 in the state of Minnesota, our Ambulatory Surgery Center serves as a catalyst for the expansion of our extraordinary patient care and innovative research. Patient needs and the principles of access, innovation, and cost-effective care have been incorporated at every level. Our Ambulatory Surgery Center strives for a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment where employees are able to find career growth as well as work-life balance. Our Ambulatory Surgery and Procedure Center has 10 operating rooms and 6 procedure rooms and last year we cared for over 16,000 patients. Regardless of role, we recognize that every member of our team is vital! The Lead Surgical Technologist is responsible for maintaining clinical expertise and promotes best practice in assigned areas, adhering to the standards of nursing practice and patient care, accurate use of supplies/equipment and maintenance of the surgical suite under the direction of an RN. This person will also assist the RN Operating Room Service Leads, and be an expert on the Surgical Technologist team.

Requirements

Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist program
5 years experience as a Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

Serves as scrub person during operative procedures
Serves as clinical expert within the Surgical Tech team
Supplies appropriate instruments, suture and specialty items, and anticipates surgeon’s needs
Maintains aseptic technique during all sterile procedures
Precepts new employees
Participates in committees and process improvement projects
Assist Supply/Implant/Tissue Coordinator with acquiring items for upcoming cases