Surgical Technologist - Edina Specialty Surgery Center – Revo Health

Revo Health • Edina, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technologist provides technical expertise and patient care assistance to support the delivery of optimum quality care to patients in the Operating Room (OR). PT role (0.8 FTE) position working four 8-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM) weekly w/one rotating day off dependent on dept needs. Option to transition to 10-hour shifts once fully trained if desired. No weekends. Revo Health is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ARC/STSA or CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program required. Equivalent military education also acceptable.
• Surgical Technologist Certification through NBSTSA preferred.
• One year of Operating Room experience in the last 3 years preferred.
• Current member of the A.S.T. preferred.
• Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.
• Ability to:  Comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines. 
• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.) 
• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance. 
• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines. Prioritize workload effectively.
• Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions.
• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with obtaining the equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure as well as preparing the surgical suite.
• Prepares sterile instrument table(s), checking instruments and supplies for cleanliness and proper function.
• Ensure that all needed instruments and supplies are available, including complete sets with no necessary items missing prior to the incision.
• Creates and maintains an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative process.
• Assists the surgeon(s) and other surgical team members with all phases of the surgical procedure.
• Applies knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate the needs of the surgeon(s) throughout the intraoperative phase.
• Labels medications in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies and equipment unique to the OR for all types of surgical procedures.
• Ensures that the specimen(s) obtained during the course of the procedure are handled according to policies and procedures.
• Cleans and returns to the proper location specialty instruments and equipment used during the day’s cases prior to the end of the shift.
• Assists with the cleaning of the OR between cases and after the last case of the day.
• Assists the Circulating Nurse during surgical procedures with activities appropriate to their skill level.
• Decontaminates, inspects and prepares instruments used during surgical procedures for terminal sterilization.
• Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
• Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events
• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor)
• Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements
• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A $3,500 sign-on bonus will be offered for select roles, payable on first paycheck with a 12-month commitment. Internal applicants are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. 
• Employees working 30+ hours per week (60 hours per pay period) are eligible for our Medical (w/Maternity Bundle), Dental & Vision plans, as well as Tuition Reimbursement.
• All employees, regardless of hours, are eligible for 401(k) w/ Profit Sharing, Employee Assistance Program, Lifetime Fitness Subsidy, Car Rental discounts, Home, Auto, & Pet insurance savings programs & more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed