Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular

Fairview Health Services • Maplewood, MN

33d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the OR at St. John's Hospital located in Maplewood, MN.
We’re offering a $6000 sign-on bonus and up to a $5,000 relocation bonus!
The Cardiovascular Surgical Technician receives a $2.50/hour augmentation.
Schedule: This position will be working 0.8 FTE (64 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours on the day/evening shift. This position will also work rotating weekends and holidays.
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.
Our Surg techs work as a part of a strong team and their cases include, but are not limited to, general, dental, ear, nose, and throat, endoscopy, vascular, thoracic, open heart, orthopedics, neurology, bariatrics, solid organ transplant, gynecologic, colo-rectal, urology, plastics, and Da Vinci robotics.

Requirements

• Complete one of the following by hire date: Military Surgical Assistant; OR LPN (licensed in MN) Surgical Assistant; OR Surgical Technologist training
• At least 1 year of Cardiovascular experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers (or ability to obtain by hire date)
• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of population served.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate outcomes and interventions.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• AST certification or certification eligible at time of hire
• 1 to 3 years surgical tech experience
• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work well under a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a complex work environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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 for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed