Surgical Technologist

Children's Minnesota • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

The Surgical Technologist is an integral member of the patient care team, providing skilled intra-operative technical expertise and care by planning for and implementing the needs of surgical procedures. The role includes assisting surgeons, setting up and scrubbing procedures, and potentially specializing in areas such as cardiac or neurological surgery, laser procedures, or specialty procedures outside the operating room. The Surgical Technologist also serves on the call team for emergency procedures and functions as the sterile team member during surgical procedures.

The role requires maintaining aseptic technique and a sterile field, anticipating surgeons’ needs, and applying knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to support safe, high-quality patient care and efficient procedures. The Surgical Technologist works collaboratively with physicians, nurses, and the anesthesia team and may serve as a preceptor or mentor for new surgical technologists and registered nurses.

Children’s Minnesota Minneapolis Hospital’s main operating room has nine surgical suites and one procedure room. Its surgery center performs more than 10,000 procedures in a typical year, spanning routine and complex surgical care for fetuses, infants, children, teens, and young adults.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• BLS certification.
• Proficiency in applying sterile technique.
• Competence with surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment, including troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Ability to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology to surgical care.

Nice To Haves

• Surgical Technologist certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures using knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology.
• Set up and scrub surgical procedures and operate as the sterile team member.
• Apply sterile technique in all aspects of patient care and maintain a sterile field.
• Use surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment to provide patient care, and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Anticipate the needs of patients and surgeons to support safe care and minimize surgical time.
• Serve as a call team member for emergency procedures.
• Participate in specialty procedures outside the operating room, as applicable.
• Function as a preceptor or mentor for the scrub role for new surgical technologists and registered nurses.
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the anesthesia team.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Other fringe benefits
• Shift differentials or premium pay may be available for positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed