The Surgical Technologist provides technical expertise and patient care assistance to support the delivery of optimum quality care to patients in the Operating Room (OR).
This is a full-time role, shift times vary within OR operating hours, Monday- Friday 5:30 AM - 5:00 PM, potential for 8- or 10-hour shifts out of our Eagan location.
- Assists with obtaining the equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure as well as preparing the surgical suite.
- Prepares sterile instrument table(s), checking instruments and supplies for cleanliness and proper function.
- Ensure that all needed instruments and supplies are available, including complete sets with no necessary items missing prior to the incision.
- Creates and maintains an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative
- Assists the surgeon(s) and other surgical team members with all phases of the surgical
- Applies knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate the needs of the surgeon(s) throughout the intraoperative phase.
- Labels medications in compliance with departmental policies and
- Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies and equipment unique to the OR for all types of surgical procedures.
- Ensures that the specimen(s) obtained during the course of the procedure are handled according to policies and procedures.
- Cleans and returns to the proper location specialty instruments and equipment used during the day’s cases prior to the end of the shift.
- Assists with the cleaning of the OR between cases and after the last case of the
- Assists the Circulating Nurse during surgical procedures with activities appropriate to their skill level.
- Decontaminates, inspects and prepares instruments used during surgical procedures for terminal sterilization.
- Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
- Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events
- Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor)
- Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements
- Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center
- Graduate from an ARC/STSA or CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program
- A $3,500.00 sign-on bonus will be offered, with a 12-month commitment. Internal applicants are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.