Certified Surgical Technologist

Olmsted Medical Center; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 42,705 - 64,747; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Basic Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employer Paid Short-Term Disability

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

Adoption Assistance Plan

Job summary

Olmsted Medical Center in Rochester, MN seeks a Surgical Technologist for a 0.7 FTE position with variable and on-call shifts. Starting pay ranges from $31.11 to $46.67 per hour, depending on experience.

The role requires NBSTSA certification, graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program, and BLS certification. Responsibilities include setting up sterile fields, assisting with gowning, gloving, and instrument handling, and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• NBSTSA certification as a surgical technologist.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the surgical procedure.
• Performs initial counts with the RN circulator.
• Assists with gowning, gloving, draping and establishing of sterile field.
• Maintains sterile technique and supports surgeon and team throughout procedures.
• Assists with room turnover and prepares sterile dressings and specimens as needed.

Skills

BLS certified

Education

Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program

NBSTSA certification

Job description

Description

0.7 FTE - Variable Shifts - On Call Shifts

Starting Pay - $31.11 - $46.67 (Based on Experience)

Offers for external candidates are generally made between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Surgical technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• BLS certified

Job Responsibilities

• Sets up sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the surgical procedure.
• Performs initial counts procedure with the RN circulator.
• Assists team members with gowning and gloving.
• Assists with draping and establishing of sterile field.
• Actively participates in surgical timeout.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions on the sterile field.
• Holds retractors as directed by the surgeon.
• Applies suction and sponges to the operative site as needed.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• May apply electrocautery to forceps and clamps on bleeders.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Prepares and passes off specimens.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Assists other members of the team with room turnover.
• Performs work duties in a dependable manner.
• Demonstrates open communication; team oriented.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains ongoing self-development.
• Acts in a professional manner.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and pans throughout the sterilization process.
• Performs repetitive motions throughout shift.
• May function in the role of surgical first assistant with additional education and training.
• May assist RN circulator (e.g. obtaining additional instruments, supplies, and equipment) if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

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