Surgical Technologist - Internal Travel Team - CST

Mayo Clinic•Rochester, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mayo Clinic employee, the Internal Travel Team ST/CST actualizes Mayo Clinic core values and culture. The ST/CST will travel on a routine basis to various locations. Flexibility and adaptability are essential in work assignments and work schedules. ST/CSTs support our OR environments to ensure they are safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They are highly specialized experts in maintaining sterile environments. They gown and glove surgeons and assistants, sterile drape patients, and stand next to or across from surgeons to assist with surgeries. They are in charge of and handle all instruments, scrubs, sutures, implants, etc. They also count all instruments and supplies before, during, and after procedures. Our ST/CSTs are assigned to specialties within our enterprise depending on areas of experience as well as based on Mayo Clinic’s need. Additional information can be found on our Travel Surg Tech website [https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/travelsurgtech]. Prepares sterile table for each procedure, assuring required instruments are available to the physicians, including suture, blades, cautery, suction, implants, medication and solutions. Assists in draping the surgical field to ensure correct exposure of the operative site with respect to each patient's right to privacy, dignity, safety and comfort. Provides a quiet environment for the surgical patients. Assists the surgeon when she/he does not have an assistant. Correctly identifies items on the back table. Applies basic and current knowledge of surgical instruments for a proficient performance of assigned functions. The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist possesses knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. The Surgical Technologist utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team. During the selection process you may participate in a virtual (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the virtual interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question — Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. A Mayo Clinic staff member will review the complete interview and you will be notified of the next steps as appropriate.

Requirements

Flexibility and adaptability are essential in work assignments and work schedules.
Possess knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques.
Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
Utilize knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team.

Responsibilities

Travel on a routine basis to various locations.
Support OR environments to ensure they are safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.
Maintain sterile environments.
Gown and glove surgeons and assistants.
Sterile drape patients.
Assist surgeons with surgeries.
Handle all instruments, scrubs, sutures, implants, etc.
Count all instruments and supplies before, during, and after procedures.
Assign to specialties within the enterprise depending on areas of experience and Mayo Clinic’s need.
Prepare sterile table for each procedure, assuring required instruments are available to the physicians, including suture, blades, cautery, suction, implants, medication and solutions.
Assist in draping the surgical field to ensure correct exposure of the operative site with respect to each patient's right to privacy, dignity, safety and comfort.
Provide a quiet environment for the surgical patients.
Assist the surgeon when she/he does not have an assistant.
Correctly identify items on the back table.
Apply basic and current knowledge of surgical instruments for a proficient performance of assigned functions.
Provide safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon.
Function primarily in the scrub role.
Select, prepare, and maintain instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
Utilize knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques.
Adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
Utilize knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation, and technology as a member of the surgical team.