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Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the Delivery Room at our St. John's Hospital location in Maplewood, MN.

As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll assist in surgical procedures by preparing the delivery room, arranging, and passing instruments to surgeons, and ensuring a sterile environment under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting the surgical team and maintaining the safety and efficiency of the delivery room.

This is a casual/0.01 FTE opening, meaning there are no scheduled shifts and the position does not qualify for benefits.

About our Delivery Room at St. John’s** **:

+ From the moment patients and visitors walk into St. John's Hospital, they experience our warm, inviting atmosphere and caring, personal staff.

+ No Required Call Shifts

+ Block Scheduling

+ We offer state-of-the-art technology.

+ Combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses, and staff, you will be able to contribute to our innovative healing environment and personal, compassionate health care delivery!

+ We are looking for a strong, team player to join our welcoming and supportive Labor team. Our team is filled with strong, skilled techs who are flexible, kind, and know how to embrace change.

+ Free parking!

Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. 

As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for:

+ Supplyingappropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.

+ Maintaining aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.

+ Ensuringaccurate identification and handling of specimens.

+ Counting all required sponges, sharps, and instruments.

+ Assuring availability and accurate functioning of supplies and equipment.

+ Modifying clinical interventions based on population served.

+ Nurturing a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.

+ Anticipating the surgeon’s needs.

+ Followingappropriate action in emergency situations.

Required Qualifications:

+ Complete one of the following by hire date:

+ Military Surgical Assistant; OR

+ LPN (licensed in MN) Surgical Assistant; OR

+ Surgical Technologist training

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers (or ability to obtain by hire date)

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

+ AST certification or certification eligible at time of hire

+ 1 to 3 years surgical tech experience

Other Required Skills:

+ Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of population served.

+ Knowledge of age-appropriate outcomes and interventions.

Desired Skills:

+ Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.

+ Ability to work well under a team environment.

+ Excellent communication skills.

+ The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a complex work environment.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status