Surgical Technologist

Summit Orthopedics • Plymouth, MN

10d • $33 - $41

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 facilitate physicians performing invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. This 1.0 FTE full-time position is based at the Woodbury Surgery Center, with flexibility to float to other surgery centers as needed. The schedule consists of 10-hour shifts.

Summit Orthopedics describes its culture as patient-first, collaborative, and community-centered, with values of 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 or table for the planned procedure.
• Follow standard procedures and protocols when preparing the environment for surgery.
• Anticipate the surgical team's needs and provide appropriate instrumentation when needed.
• Confine or contain contaminated instruments and equipment.
• Participate in events 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 the 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 accept the Certified Surgical Technologist's 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