Surgical Technologist - Cardiothoracic Operating Room - ST
About The Position
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 in the application of sterile and aseptic technique 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 member of the surgical team. Qualified applicants must live within a reasonable driving distance to campus to meet 45-minute on-call requirement.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
- Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.
- Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
- Surgical Technologists hired at the following locations prior to the identified dates, are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA: Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota hires prior to 10/15/2014. Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin hires prior to 11/20/2024. Mayo Clinic in Florida and Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024 Enterprise Staffing Pool hires prior to 11/20/2024 Internal transfers to Rochester or Southeast Minnesota are required to have the Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA.
- Current BLS certification required upon hire.
- Certification through NBSTSA required within one year of hire date.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
