Surg Tech Learner- UMMC West Bank

Fairview Health Services•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fairview Surgical Technologist Learner performs related tasks and responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist while studying toward a Surgical Technologist Degree. Work is guided by the surgical technologist educator and overseen by the operating room supervisor. The Surgical Technologist Learner is responsible for adhering to all surgical safety standards, policies, procedures, and practice guidelines while promoting teamwork with all members of the health care team. The Surgical Technologist Leaner is expected to complete mandatory rotations with Surgical NAs / NSTs, Sterile Processing techs, Case Cart aides, and Perioperative Circulating RNs. Upon successful completion of the Surgical Technologist Learner program, the expectation is to hire our learners into a Surgical Technologist position at the site you worked as a Surgical Technologist Learner. Learners work a .4 FTE (32 hours per two-week pay period) at the University of Minnesota Medical Center – Riverside (West Bank) (Minneapolis, MN) and must be entering their final collegiate year in their respective program (entering segment 3 for Saint Paul College, Entering their final year at Rasmussen & entering Semester 4 for Anoka Tech students). After receiving a Surg Tech Learner offer, the role will pay $25.00/hour. Upon completion of the Surgical Technologist Learner Program, the expectation is you are hired into a surg tech position at your learner Site. Candidates are expected to pursue a Surgical Technologist position with Fairview and remain in the role for approximately one year after their orientation ends.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must be enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technologist Program.
Must maintain full time enrollment and passing grades in coursework.
Must be a second-year student in their respective Surgical Technologist Program.
Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Prior healthcare experience, preferably as an instrument tech, LPN, nursing assistant or other closely related field.
Excellent customer service and communication.
Attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

Performs related tasks and responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist while studying toward a Surgical Technologist Degree.
Adheres to all surgical safety standards, policies, procedures, and practice guidelines.
Promotes teamwork with all members of the health care team.
Completes mandatory rotations with Surgical NAs / NSTs, Sterile Processing techs, Case Cart aides, and Perioperative Circulating RNs.