SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking aSurgical Technologistto join our Operating team. This 1.0 FTE role will work on-site (day, night, every 4th weekend, on-call).
Purpose of this position: Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.
A sign-on bonus ($5,000.00) is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible)RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation
Selects instruments, equipment and supplies for each surgical procedure
Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies
Scrubs for surgical procedures: helping the surgeon with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with the surgical procedures, as appropriate
Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique when observed
Identifies specimen before passing off the field and transports specimens to Pathology, as directed
Operates specified OR equipment in the manner in which they have been trained to use it
Assists RN with circulating duties, as delegated
Assists with transfer of patients into or out of operating room
Cleans rooms, instruments and equipment appropriately
Identifies and reports instruments and equipment in need of maintenance
Assists in teaching scrub role responsibilities to residents, nurses, and surgical technologist students
Supports operating room team as needed
Keeps up-to-date on new procedures and equipment and communicate changes to other staff
Pursues professional growth and development
Performs all responsibilities/duties required, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed
Functions as a role model for current and new surgical staffQUALIFICATIONS:
/Minimum Qualifications:/
Completion of Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, or applicable military training, or two (2) years experience as a surgical technologist
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An approved equivalent combination of training and experience
/Preferred Qualifications:/
CST Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/
A firm understanding of the surgical process and the ability to use critical thinking skills to assist the surgeon in providing high quality patient care
An ability to remain calm in sometimes stressful situations
A willingness to learn new procedures and processes
Title: Surgical Technologist Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Requisition ID: 240420