Surgical Technologist

About the role

Join a patient-first environment where our values — Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service — are lived down to our BONES. As the Surgical Technologist, you’ll function as an integral member of the surgical team. With your expertise in theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique, you’ll combine your knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and practice of sterile techniques in the surgical suite.
• Prepares the operating room, sterile field/table for planned procedure.
• Follows standard procedures/protocols in the preparation of the environment for the surgical procedure.
• Anticipate needs of the surgical team and provide appropriate instrumentation when needed.
• Confines/contains contaminated instrumentation and equipment.
• Participates in all events required to positively identify the correct patient, the correct planned procedure, and the correct surgical site.
• Participates in providing the patient the best surgical experience possible.
• Verifies the presence of correct implants, as needed, prior to beginning procedure.
• Segregates hazardous waste and disposes of it correctly.
• Maintains physician preference cards as up-to-date.
• Accurately and promptly completes unusual occurrence reporting when necessary.
• Accepts and understands the role of the CST in emergency situations.

Requirements

This is a full-time position based at our Eagan Surgery Center. 10 hour weekday shifts with a rotating schedule and variable start times. Must be flexible to float to other surgery centers as needed. Week 1: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur Week 2: Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed a Surgical Technology program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
• Must have current certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).
• Must have a valid Minnesota Driver’s License.

Skills

• Knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures.
• Ability to follow standard procedures/protocols in the preparation of the environment for the surgical procedure.
• Ability to anticipate and meet the needs of the surgical team.
• Ability to segregate and dispose of hazardous waste correctly.
• Ability to maintain physician preference cards as up-to-date.
• Ability to accurately and promptly complete unusual occurrence reporting.
• Ability to participate in emergency situations as a Surgical Technologist.

Benefits

Summit offers a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle. This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan.

Pay

The Summit Orthopedics hiring range for this position is $32.60 to $40.75 per hour. The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation.

Schedule

This is a full-time position based at our Eagan Surgery Center. 10 hour weekday shifts with a rotating schedule and variable start times. Must be flexible to float to other surgery centers as needed. Week 1: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur Week 2: Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri.