Surgical Technologist

Principle Responsibilities

• Participates as a surgical team member
• Prepares the OR and sets up for procedures
• Identifies supplies, instruments and equipment needed
• Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff, using electrical equipment and instruments correctly
• Follows aseptic technique standards of practice
• Complies with regulatory requirements for point of use care of instruments
• Handles medications and specimens following policies/procedures
• Aids the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures
• Maintains a sterile field
• Anticipates needs for instruments, equipment and other supplies
• Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately
• Accounts for all instruments and items on the field
• Communicates to physician and circulator when needs arise during the surgical intervention
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program
• 1+ year of Surgical Technologist experience
• Must meet at least ONE of the following requirements:
• Certified Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 1 year of hire
• Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification within 1 year of hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the following requirements:
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• None specified