Surgical Technologist - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Twin Cities Orthopedics•Edina, MN

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Technician provides technical expertise and patient care assistance to support the delivery of optimum quality care to patients in the Operating Room (OR). This is a part-time role, .75 FTE, Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 430 PM, 10-hour shifts, out of our Crosstown Specialty Surgery Center in Edina Twin Cities Orthopedics 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
Equivalent military education also acceptable.
Surgical Technologist Certification through NBSTSA
One year of Operating Room experience in the last 3 years
Current BLS certification or completed upon
Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics
Complete job required
Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours
Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required
Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Understand and execute a variety of instructions
Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
Work independently with minimal supervision
Travel to other work locations, if required

Nice To Haves

Current member of the S.T. preferred.

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
Assists the surgeon(s) and other surgical team members with all phases of the surgical
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
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
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
Any and all other duties as assigned