Surgical Technologist - Southdale Hospital

Fairview Health Services•Edina, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist supports surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging and passing instruments to surgeons, and maintaining a sterile environment. The role supports the surgical team and helps maintain the safety and efficiency of the operating room. The position is 1.0 FTE, or 80 hours per two-week pay period, and is benefits-eligible. Shifts rotate among 8-hour schedules: 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 11 a.m.–7 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The role includes every-third-weekend work and call with a 30-minute response time, as well as occasional weeknight on-call coverage. Southdale’s operating room and same-day surgery departments have 24 rooms combined, within a hospital staffed for 315 beds. The department performs approximately 20,000 cases annually and serves a diverse patient population, mainly adults. Procedures include open heart, neuro, orthopedic, general, Da Vinci, cardiovascular, cysto, colorectal, urology, OB, specialty eye, ENT, and spine surgery. Fairview offers benefits that include medical, dental, and vision plans; life and short- and long-term disability insurance; PTO and Sick and Safe Time; tuition reimbursement; retirement; early access to earned wages; and more. Pay is determined by factors including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, market conditions, and internal team equity. Hiring at the maximum of the posted range is not typical. Any eligible sign-on bonus is subject to the program approved and in place at the time of offer.

Requirements

By the hire date, complete one of the following: Military Surgical Assistant; LPN (licensed in Minnesota) Surgical Assistant; or Surgical Technologist training.
Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers, or be able to obtain it by the hire date.
Knowledge of the physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of the population served.
Knowledge of age-appropriate outcomes and interventions.
Ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
Ability to work well in a team environment.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask in a complex work environment.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
AST certification or certification eligibility at the time of hire.
1 to 3 years of surgical technologist experience.

Responsibilities

Supply appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.
Maintain aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
Ensure accurate identification and handling of specimens.
Count required sponges, sharps, and instruments.
Assure the availability and accurate functioning of supplies and equipment.
Modify clinical interventions based on the population served.
Nurture a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
Follow appropriate actions in emergency situations.
Prepare the operating room, arrange instruments, and pass instruments to surgeons while supporting the surgical team and maintaining a sterile environment.