Surgical Technologist

Fairview Health Services • Burnsville, MN

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the Delivery Room at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota. The Surgical Technologist assists with surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging and passing instruments to surgeons, and maintaining a sterile environment under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. The role supports the surgical team and helps maintain safety and efficiency in the operating room.

This position is 0.6 FTE, or 48 hours every two weeks. The shift is 12 hours overnight, from 1830 to 0700, with every third weekend. The hospital is a 150-bed community hospital with 11 operating rooms and averages more than 7,500 cases annually. Surgical specialties include Spine, Orthopedics, OB-GYN, General, ENT, Plastics, Urology, and Da Vinci. The posting also describes a limited call schedule of one out of six weekends and a 30-minute call response time.

Requirements

• By the hire date, complete one of the following: Military Surgical Assistant; LPN licensed in Minnesota with Surgical Assistant qualification; or Surgical Technologist training.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers, or ability 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.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• AST certification or eligibility for certification at the time of hire.
• One to three years of surgical technologist experience.
• Ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

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.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available and functioning accurately.
• Modify clinical interventions based on the population served.
• Support a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Take appropriate action in emergency situations.

Benefits

• Medical plans
• Dental plans
• Vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• PTO
• Sick and Safe Time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement
• Early access to earned wages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed