Surgical Technologist, Operating Room
About the role
The Surgical Technologist functions as an active member of the surgical team in the role of the scrub person. This includes assisting the Circulator with the preparation of the O.R. suite by reviewing the preference card for the appropriate supplies, assisting with the gathering of equipment and instrumentation, practicing department procedures for hand scrub, gowning and gloving, accurately preparing drugs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Circulator, setting up sterile instruments, sutures and all sterile supplies, and maintaining the sterile field of instruments and supplies during procedures.
Responsibilities
- Anticipate and communicate the surgeon’s needs
- Have instruments & supplies readily available for use
- Accurately prepare drugs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Circulator
- Set up sterile instruments, sutures and all sterile supplies
- Maintain the sterile field of instruments and supplies during procedures
Requirements
- Completion of a surgical technologist training program
- Completion of national certification exam offered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA), or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) within 12 months of hire date
- Certification to be maintained by employee during length of employment
- CPR certification required at time of employment and every two years thereafter
Qualifications
New grads welcomed and encouraged to apply!
Skills
Adaptability, attention to detail, teamwork, communication skills, and manual dexterity.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401k with match
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Pay
Details TBD
Schedule
This is a 0.8 FTE (64 hours per pay period). Shifts will be a mix of days (6:45a-3:00p) and evenings (3:00p-11p). Occasional Overnight (11p-7a) coverage, weekly call shift coverage, with weekend responsibilities every 8th Weekend. Holiday and vacation per seniority.
Benefits
- On-site employee fitness center
- On-site physical therapy clinic for employees
- On-site employee clinic
- Center for Employee Resilience
About Us
At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.