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. The 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 operating-room safety and efficiency. The position is 0.9 FTE, or 72 hours per two-week pay period, with rotating eight-hour shifts: 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 and a 30-minute call response time. There is occasional weeknight on-call and an every-third-weekend call rotation. The Southdale operating room performs a wide range of procedures, including open heart, neuro, orthopedic, general, Da Vinci, cardiovascular, cysto, colorectal, urology, OB, specialty eye, ENT, and spine surgery. The hospital has 315 beds, and its operating room and same-day surgery departments have 24 rooms combined. The team serves a diverse patient population, mainly adults, and averages 20,000 cases annually.

Requirements

Complete by the hire date one of the following: military surgical assistant training, LPN surgical assistant (if an LPN, must be licensed in Minnesota), or surgical technologist training.
Basic Life Support through a recognized provider (American Heart Association, Red Cross, or MTN), 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

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 or surgical experience.

Responsibilities

Supply appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.
Maintain aseptic technique during 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.
Contribute to a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
Anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
Follow appropriate procedures in emergency situations.
Partner with patients and caregivers in care and decision-making.
Communicate respectfully and help ensure a safe, secure environment.
Individualize the plan of care to meet patient needs.
Provide patient education based on an assessment of patient and caregiver learning needs.