Surgical Technologist

Summit Orthopedics•Minnetonka, MN

5d•$33 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the significance each member of the Summit Family has as they impact one another and our patients on a daily basis. Be part of a patient-first environment that lives into our values of: Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Stewardship and Innovation and a place where staff members feel respected and find a strong sense of purpose in their roles, contributing to a familial atmosphere characterized by mutual respect and enjoyment. As the Surgical Technologist, you’ll function as an integral member of the surgical team. With your expertise in theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique. You’ll combine your knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. This is a 0.625 FTE part-time opportunity will be based at our Minnetonka Surgery Center. Flexibility to float to other surgery centers as needed. Schedule is 10-hour shifts. Week 1: Thursday, Friday Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Requirements

Expertise in theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and technologies.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and practice of sterile techniques in the surgical suite.
Prepares the operating room, sterile field/table for planned procedure.
Follows standard procedures/protocols in the preparation of the environment for the surgical procedure.
Anticipate needs of the surgical team and provide appropriate instrumentation when needed.
Confines/contains contaminated instrumentation and equipment.
Participates in all events required to positively identify the correct patient, the correct planned procedure, and the correct surgical site.
Participates in providing the patient the best surgical experience possible.
Verifies the presence of correct implants, as needed, prior to beginning procedure.
Segregates hazardous waste and disposes of it correctly.
May assist in the reprocessing of surgical instrumentation, if qualified to do so.
Cleans operating room per facility requirements.
Maintains physician preference cards as up to date.
Accurately and promptly completes unusual occurrence reporting when necessary.
Participates in the evaluation of new supplies and equipment and instrumentation.
Accepts and understands the role of the CST in emergency situations.