Per Diem Surgical Technologist, Operating Room

Regions Hospital; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule flexibility

Job summary

Regions Hospital in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room team on a per diem basis. The role focuses on scrub duties, preparing the OR, assembling instruments, and maintaining sterile technique under RN supervision.

New grads are welcome to apply. The position offers schedule flexibility with varied shifts and no guaranteed hours, in a Level I Trauma Center setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a surgical technologist training program.
• NBSTSA or NCCT certification within 12 months of hire.
• CPR certification required at time of employment and every two years thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Assist Circulator with OR preparation and equipment gathering.
• Prepare drugs and maintain sterile field under RN supervision.
• Anticipate surgeon’s needs and keep instruments and supplies readily available.

Skills

CPR certification

O.R. experience

Education

Surgical technologist training program

Tools

NBSTSA/NCCT certification

Job description

Job Description

Join our Operating Room team as a Surgical Technologist in a Level I Trauma Center! 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, assists with the gathering of equipment and instrumentation, practices department procedures for hand scrub, gowning and gloving, accurately prepares drugs under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Circulator, sets up sterile instruments, suture and all sterile supplies and maintains sterile field of instruments and supplies during procedures. The Surgical Technologist anticipates and communicates the surgeon’s needs and has instruments & supplies readily available for use.

New grads welcome

New grads welcomed and encouraged to apply!

Work Schedule

This is a per diem position requiring a minimum number of scheduled shifts to maintain employment. Hours may include day shifts (6:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.), evening shifts (2:45 p.m.-10:45 p.m.), and occasional overnight coverage (10:45 p.m.-7:15 a.m.). Additional 10- or 12-hour shifts, including mid-day coverage (10:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m.), may be assigned based on department and staffing needs. Schedule flexibility is required.

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

This is a non-union per diem (0 set hours per pay period) position, working in Saint Paul, MN. The full salary range for this position is $37.43-$50.65 per hour, based on experience. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not eligible for benefits. Regions is a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and also proud to be a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.

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