Surgical Technologist

Summit Orthopedics • Woodbury, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

At Summit Orthopedics, the Surgical Technologist is an integral member of the surgical team, applying knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and technologies to support physicians performing invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. The role is based at the Woodbury Surgery Center, with flexibility to float to other surgery centers as needed. This is a 1.0 FTE full-time position with 10-hour shifts.

Summit Orthopedics describes its culture as patient-first, collaborative, community-centered, and grounded in its BONES values: Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service. The organization provides orthopedic care across the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin, and has more than 1,200 employees.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and practice of sterile techniques in the surgical suite.
• Prepare the operating room and sterile field/table for planned procedures.
• Follow standard procedures and protocols when preparing the environment for surgical procedures.
• Anticipate the surgical team's needs and provide appropriate instrumentation when needed.
• Confine or contain contaminated instrumentation and equipment.
• Participate in events to positively identify the correct patient, planned procedure, and surgical site.
• Help provide patients with the best possible surgical experience.
• Verify that correct implants are present, as needed, before beginning a procedure.
• Segregate hazardous waste and dispose of it correctly.
• Assist with reprocessing surgical instrumentation when qualified to do so.
• 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 evaluating new supplies, equipment, and instrumentation.
• Understand and perform the CST role in emergency situations.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan
• Potential additional compensation through bonuses, differentials, and/or deferred compensation

What This Job Offers

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