Surgical Technologist

Hennepin Healthcare•Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

We are seeking several Surgical Technologists to join the operating room team. This part-time role provides 64 hours per pay period and involves 8-hour shifts on a day, evening, and night rotation, every fourth weekend, and mandatory on-call work according to unit policy. The Surgical Technologist performs technical skills and assists surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room, as well as performing similar duties in other hospital areas as assigned.

Requirements

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, applicable military training, or two years of experience as a surgical technologist; alternatively, an approved equivalent combination of training and experience.
CST certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) is required.
Firm understanding of the surgical process and ability to use critical thinking to assist the surgeon in providing high-quality patient care.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Willingness to learn new procedures and processes.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, applicable military training, or two years of experience as a surgical technologist.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
Select instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure.
Prepare the room by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies.
Scrub for procedures by helping the surgeon prepare and drape patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with procedures as appropriate.
Follow sterile technique principles and address breaks in sterile technique when observed.
Identify specimens before passing them off the field and transport them to Pathology as directed.
Operate specified operating room equipment in accordance with training.
Assist the registered nurse with circulating duties as delegated.
Assist with transferring patients into or out of the operating room.
Clean rooms, instruments, and equipment appropriately.
Identify and report instruments and equipment that need maintenance.
Help teach scrub role responsibilities to residents, nurses, and surgical technologist students.
Support the operating room team as needed.
Keep up to date on new procedures and equipment and communicate changes to other staff.
Pursue professional growth and development.
Perform responsibilities defined in the scope of service to address the unique nature of the client.
Serve as a role model for current and new surgical staff.
Perform additional assigned tasks, which may include restocking and cleaning equipment.