Surgical Technologist Cardiovascular

Allina Health • Minneapolis, MN

3d • $37 - $49 • Onsite

About The Position

At Allina Health, Cardiovascular Surgical Technologists play a vital role in some of the most critical, high stakes moments in healthcare. You’ll work shoulder to shoulder with elite surgical teams, supporting complex cardiovascular procedures with focus, accuracy, and heart! Join a team where you are a critical force in life-saving procedures that transform lives daily.

Requirements

• Associate's or Vocational degree graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program
• Certified Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 1 year of hire OR Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification within 1 year of hire
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association OR Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross OR Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of Surgical Technologist experience

Responsibilities

• Participates as a surgical team member
• Prepares the OR and sets up for procedures.
• Identifies supplies, instruments and equipment needed.
• Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff, using electrical equipment and instruments correctly.
• Follows aseptic technique standards of practice.
• Complies with regulatory requirements for point of use care of instruments.
• Handles medications and specimens following policies/procedures.
• Assists the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures
• Maintains a sterile field.
• Anticipates needs for instruments, equipment and other supplies.
• Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately.
• Accounts for all instruments and items on the field.
• Communicates to physician and circulator when needs arise during the surgical intervention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree