Surgical Technologist - Main OR, Nights
About The Position
Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider known for putting patient needs first and investing in its employees with competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to surgical patients under the supervision of a registered nurse and in collaboration with the surgeon. This role primarily functions in the scrub position, responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. The Surgical Technologist must possess knowledge of sterile and aseptic techniques, human anatomy, surgical procedures, and surgical instrumentation, adapting to unpredictable situations in the perioperative setting. Candidates may be considered for an Advanced Surgical Technologist role based on experience and qualifications, which involves supporting complex procedures and contributing to protocol development and workflow optimization.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
- Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.
- Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
- Minimum 2+ years of independent scrubbing experience (for Advanced Surgical Technologist).
- Independently supports advanced procedures in one of the following specialties: cardiac, transplant, neurosurgery, or vascular, or has cross-trained to work independently in three or more specialties outside of these advanced areas (for Advanced Surgical Technologist).
- Works flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call expectations (for Advanced Surgical Technologist).
Nice To Haves
- 1 year of surgical tech experience is preferred.
- Surgical Technologists hired at Mayo Clinic in Arizona prior to 11/20/2024 are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA.
Responsibilities
- Provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon.
- Functions primarily in the scrub role.
- Responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
- Possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique.
- Able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
- Utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as a member of the surgical team.
- Supports complex procedures, such as cardiothoracic, transplant, neurosurgery, and vascular (for Advanced Surgical Technologist).
- Contributes to protocol development, specialty instrumentation management, and workflow optimization for advanced surgical service lines (for Advanced Surgical Technologist).
- Manages and maintains advanced specialty instrumentation and equipment (for Advanced Surgical Technologist).
- Contributes to protocol and workflow development for new procedures and technologies (for Advanced Surgical Technologist).
- Demonstrates the ability to be prepared to handle emergencies that may include quick thinking, adaptability, and solid skills to implement emergency protocols (for Advanced Surgical Technologist).
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
- Continuing education and advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
