Surgical Technician

About the Role

As a Surgical Technologist at CHI St. Joseph's Health, you will help prepare the operating room and surgical team to successfully perform a variety of surgical procedures for patients. You are a vital member of the clinical team, ensuring that every procedure is executed with precision, safety, and care. You will set up surgical equipment and instruments, assist the surgical team, and ensure a sterile environment. Adaptability, a strong team-player mindset, and enthusiasm for supporting complex surgical procedures are essential for success in this fast-paced role.

Responsibilities

Preoperative Duties

• Don OR attire and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Gather, check, and open supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure.
• Perform the surgical scrub, and don gown and gloves.
• Set up the sterile back table and Mayo stands with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure.
• Perform initial instrument, sharp, and sponge counts with the circulator.
• Assist team members with gowning and gloving, and assist with patient draping to establish the sterile field.
• Participate in the surgical site and patient verification during the "Time Out" procedure.
• Secure tubing, cords, and other sterile accessories.

Intraoperative Duties

• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon by proactively passing instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Measure and pass medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions.
• Hold retractors, sponge, or suction the operative site as directed.
• Apply electrocautery to clamps on bleeders and cut suture material as requested.
• Coordinate the camera during endoscopic surgery.
• Maintain the highest standards of sterile technique throughout the procedure.
• Perform additional counts as necessary and prepare specimens for transport.

Postoperative Duties

• Prepare sterile dressings and/or immobilization devices.
• Clean and prepare instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assist the team with terminal room cleaning and prepping the OR for the next patient.
• Participate in debriefing and quality improvement practices to ensure continuous excellence in patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Surgical Technologist Program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).

Where You'll Work

CHI St. Joseph’s Health of Park Rapids, part of CommonSpirit Health, is an award-winning, 25-bed critical access hospital located in the heart of lake country. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission, we offer a full range of services including 24/7/365 Emergency Department and Level IV Trauma Center, hospitalist program, testing, surgery, orthopedics, and rehabilitation.

Pay

$28.83 - $36.00 per hour.