Operating Room Surgical Tech: Sterile Field & Patient Care

Ridgeview Medical Center; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeview Medical Center is seeking an OR Surgical Technician to provide patient care in the operating room under the supervision of the RN circulator. The role involves preparing sterile fields, assisting surgeons intra-operatively, and ensuring safe, efficient procedures across general, urology, ob/gyn, eye, plastic, cardiovascular, orthopedics, and ENT cases.

Candidates should graduate from an approved Surgical Technician program or hold an accredited practical nursing qualification, with

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an approved Surgical Technician program or be a graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Knowledge of sterile technique and handling of sterile equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assess procedures and room readiness with the circulating nurse to prepare the OR.
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field for each procedure.
• Assist the surgeon intra-operatively as directed by the RN circulator (excludes high-risk tasks).
• Assist with room turnover in OR suites between cases.
• Maintain accurate counts of instruments, sponges, needles and blades.
• Support a wide range of surgeries including general, urology, ob/gyn, eye, plastics, cardiovascular, orthopedics, and ENT.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and serve as a patient advocate.
• Interact with peers and contribute to professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sterile technique

English communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Surgical Technician program

Practical Nursing (LPN)

Job description

Ridgeview Medical Center is seeking an OR Surgical Technician to provide patient care in the operating room under the supervision of the RN circulator. The role involves preparing sterile fields, assisting surgeons intra-operatively, and ensuring safe, efficient procedures across general, urology, ob/gyn, eye, plastic, cardiovascular, orthopedics, and ENT cases.

Candidates should graduate from an approved Surgical Technician program or hold an accredited practical nursing qualification, with