Surgical Technician OI

About the Role

This position is responsible for providing surgical patient care and related services in the operating room under the supervision of the RN circulator to ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assesses surgical procedures and patient-specific requirements with the circulating nurse to ensure proper preparation of the operating room.
• Prepares and maintains the sterile operating field for the duration of each surgical procedure.
• Assists the surgeon as needed during the intra-operative procedure (does not include important surgical tasks such as opening and closing, dissecting tissue, removing tissue, harvesting grafts, transplanting tissue, administering anesthesia, implanting devices, and placing invasive lines).
• Assists with room turnover in O.R. suites between cases.
• Performs accurate instrument, sponge, needle, and blade counts.
• Assists the surgeon during operative procedures with duties within scope of practice, such as holding placed retractors, assembling surgical instruments and equipment, cutting suture material as directed by the surgeon, connecting drains to suction apparatus, and applying dressings.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate to the position.
• Serves as a patient advocate, interacts with, and contributes to the professional development of peers, other health professionals, and colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved Surgical Technician program OR Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and handling of sterile equipment.
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
• Preparation and maintenance of a sterile field.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
• Ability to work and multi-task in a high-stress and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations.
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence.

Qualifications

• Surgical Technician Certification (obtained within six months of hire, grandfathered if hired prior to 4/2015) OR Current Practical Nurse licensure in Minnesota or, if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process.
• Current CPR certification or must be obtained as soon as possible after hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous surgical experience in a hospital or similar healthcare setting.

Benefits

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