Surgical Technologist L&D

Fairview Health Services•Maplewood, MN

49d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the Delivery Room at St. John's Hospital location in Maplewood, MN. We're offering an up to $4,500 sign-on bonus along with a generous relocation bonus! As a Surgical Technologist, you'll assist in surgical procedures by preparing the delivery 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 delivery room. Schedule: This position will be working 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift. This position will also work a rotation for every third weekend. About our Delivery Room at St. John's: From the moment patients and visitors walk into St. John's Hospital, they experience our warm, inviting atmosphere and caring, personal staff. We offer state-of-the-art technology. Combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses, and staff, you will be able to contribute to our innovative healing environment and personal, compassionate health care delivery! We are looking for a strong, team player to join our welcoming and supportive Labor team. Our team is filled with strong, skilled techs who are flexible, kind, and know how to embrace change. Free parking!

Requirements

Complete one of the following by hire date: Military Surgical Assistant; OR LPN (licensed in MN) Surgical Assistant; OR Surgical Technologist training
Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers (or ability to obtain by hire date)

Nice To Haves

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
1- 3 years surgical experience
AST Certification or certification eligible at time of hire

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

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