Surgical Assistant

About the role

Under the direction of the Service Line Supervisor and Director of Surgical Services, the Surgical Assistant is responsible for the proper handling and sterilization of instruments and equipment to render them safe for handling and use. This role also monitors, stocks, and fills supplies, assists with the cleaning of the department, transports patients, supplies, and specimens, and assists with other duties as assigned. This role requires knowledge and/or training in aseptic technique. The Surgical Assistant must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform transport and transfer, based on physical, psychosocial, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, which may be gained through education, training, or experience.

Responsibilities

• Proper handling and sterilization of instruments and equipment
• Monitor, stock, and fill supplies
• Assist with cleaning of the department
• Transport patients, supplies, and specimens
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required: None

Preferred:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of an accredited nursing assistant/health care assistant training program
• Six months of experience in a healthcare setting

Schedule

Availability to work flexible day (6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m.) or evening (2:45–11:00 p.m.) shifts. Primary shifts are 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with a 3–4-week rotation to 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Saturday/Sunday as needed. This is a non-union 0.5 FTE (40 hours per pay period) day/evening shift position located in Saint Paul, MN.

Pay

The full salary range for this position is $21.15–$29.63 per hour, based on experience and internal equity, plus shift differentials. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for benefits.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance (effective the first day of the month following start)
• 401(k) with match
• Disability insurance
• Fertility benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational reimbursement toward continuing education
• Qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

About Us

At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.