Surgical Technologist-Certified

Gillette Children's•Saint Paul, MN

6h•$33 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Gillette Children's is hiring a Surgical Technologist to join their surgical services team. This is a .9 FTE (72 hours per pay period), benefit-eligible opportunity with a schedule primarily Monday-Friday, including a mix of 8-hour and 10-hour shifts, and on-call requirements at their Main Campus in St. Paul, MN. Under the direction of a Registered Nurse (R.N.), the incumbent will participate in the delivery of patient care, ensuring safe patient care during surgical procedures through appropriate planning and implementation, consistent with the hospital's mission, philosophies, and professional practice standards.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in pediatrics
Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist

Responsibilities

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.