Surgical Technologist - Casual

Summit Orthopedics•Vadnais Heights, MN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Summit Orthopedics is hiring a casual Surgical Technologist to support five surgery centers in Woodbury, Eagan, Vadnais Heights, Plymouth, and Minnetonka. The position has a designated home base and floats to other locations as needed. It offers flexible shifts picked up according to the employee’s availability and department needs, with no set or guaranteed schedule. As an integral member of the surgical team, the Surgical Technologist applies knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and technology to facilitate invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The role supports patient safety and a positive surgical experience by preparing the operating room and sterile field, anticipating the surgical team’s needs, and following facility protocols. The hiring range is $32.60–$40.75 per hour. The hired candidate may also be eligible for bonuses, differentials, and/or deferred compensation. Final base pay is determined by factors including skills, education, experience, and internal equity. Summit Orthopedics has more than 1,200 employees and provides orthopedic care across the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin.

Requirements

Expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique.
Knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and technologies.
Ability to support invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Qualification to reprocess surgical instrumentation when performing that task.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge and practice of sterile techniques in the surgical suite.
Prepare the operating room and sterile field/table for the planned procedure.
Follow standard procedures and protocols when preparing the environment for surgery.
Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and provide appropriate instrumentation when needed.
Confine or contain contaminated instrumentation and equipment.
Participate in processes to positively identify the correct patient, planned procedure, and surgical site.
Help provide patients with the best surgical experience possible.
Verify that correct implants are present, as needed, before beginning a procedure.
Segregate and properly dispose of hazardous waste.
Assist with reprocessing surgical instrumentation if qualified.
Clean the operating room according to facility requirements.
Keep physician preference cards up to date.
Complete unusual-occurrence reports accurately and promptly when necessary.
Participate in the evaluation of new supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
Understand and fulfill the CST role in emergency situations.
Float among surgery center locations as needed.