Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), Ambulatory Surgery Center

HealthPartners; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Methodist Hospital in Maple Grove is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join the Ambulatory Surgery Center team. You will be part of a Same Day Surgery Center, working under the RN, with responsibilities for instrumentation and aseptic technique.

New grads are welcomed. The position includes a 0.9 FTE day shift with occasional travel to other centers and a competitive hourly salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Current NBSTSA or NCCT certification.
• New grads welcomed to apply.
• Preferred CPR/BLS certification and SPD experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist as CST under the direction of an RN in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center.
• Provide basic surgical instrumentation and sterile technique support.
• Support cross-travel to other Same Day Surgery Centers as needed.

Skills

NBSTSA/NCCT certification

CPR/BLS certification

SPD experience

Job description

Methodist Hospital welcomes applications for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

This role is a part of our Same Day Surgery Center team in Maple Grove with occasional travel to other Same Day Surgery Centers as needed. We are looking for enthusiastic and positive team players to support our growing services and opportunities to provide patient care in our Surgery Centers. Our Surgery Center is a fast-paced, multi-specialty practice, where the CST practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse in an autonomous and collegial manner, integrating critical thinking skills, commitment, creativity, and caring. Crucial skills include:

• Practical knowledge of basic surgical instrumentation and equipment of orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization methods.
• Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure the safety of patients.

New grads welcomed and encouraged to apply!

Work Schedule:

• Day shift with variable start times, variable shift lengths, rotating late shifts, and occasional travel to alternate sites per rotation.

Required Qualifications:

• Current certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently validated CPR skills or BLS certification.
• SPD experience with cross-training to Sterile Processing.

Additional Information:

This is a non-union 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) day shift position, working in Maple Grove, MN with the ability to float to other Same Day Surgery Centers. The full salary range for this position is $37.43-$50.65 per hour, based on years of related experience.This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start), 401(k) with match, disability insurance, fertility benefits, tuition reimbursement, educational reimbursement toward continuing education, and we are a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.