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
• Auxiliaries 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
• Preferred: Certified Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 1 year of hire
• Preferred: Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification within 1 year of hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• 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)

Physical Demands

• Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period)
• 10 hour Day / Evening
• Occasional weekends

Pay Range

Pay Range: $36.80 to $48.96 per hour

Shift, weekend and/or other differentials

Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support
• Employee Resources Groups (ERGs)
• Community involvement and volunteering events

Benefits Eligibility/Offerings

Benefits eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.