• Surgical Technologist

    Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency (Minneapolis, MN)


    *SUMMARY:*

     

    We are currently seeking a *Surgical Technologist*to join our OR team. This position is part-time with benefits, 64 hours per pay period, day/evening/night rotation, every 4th Weekend, and mandatory on-call per unit policy, 8 hour shifts.

     

    *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 *$5,000 hiring incentive *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 O.R. 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 staff

    * May be required to perform additional tasks such as restocking, cleaning equipment, and other duties as assigned

    *QUALIFICATIONS:*

    /*Minimum Qualifications:*/

    * Completion of Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, or applicable military training, msut be accredited by CAAHEP, or two (2) years experience as a surgical technologist

    * CST Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

    -OR-

    * An approved equivalent combination of training and experience

    /*Preferred Qualifications:*/

    * 2 years surge tech work experience

    /*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:** *250969*