Surgical Technologist - Southdale Hospital

Fairview Health Services • Edina, MN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, Minnesota. Under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist supports surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging and passing instruments to surgeons, and maintaining a sterile environment to promote operating-room safety and efficiency.

The position is 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week pay period) and benefits-eligible. Shifts rotate across 8-hour schedules: 7 a.m.–3 p.m., 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 11 a.m.–7 p.m., 3 p.m.–11 p.m., and 11 p.m.–7 a.m. The schedule includes every-third-weekend work, occasional weeknight on-call, and a 30-minute call response time.

The Southdale Operating Room performs a broad range of procedures, including open heart, neurological, orthopedic, general, Da Vinci, cardiovascular, cystoscopy, colorectal, urology, OB, specialty eye, ENT, and spine surgery. The hospital has 315 beds, and the OR and same-day surgery departments have a combined 24 rooms. The team serves a diverse patient population, mainly adults, and averages 20,000 cases per year.

Requirements

• By the hire date, complete one of the following: Military Surgical Assistant; LPN licensed in Minnesota as a Surgical Assistant; 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.
• Ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask in a complex work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• AST certification or eligibility for certification at the time of hire.
• 1 to 3 years of surgical technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Supply appropriate instruments, sutures, 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.
• Promote a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Take appropriate action in emergency situations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• PTO and 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