Per Diem Surgical Technologist — Trauma OR, Grads Welcome

HealthPartners; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthPartners in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our Operating Room team in a Level I Trauma Center. You will scrub and support the circulating team, prepare the O.R. suite, gather equipment, and maintain a sterile field throughout procedures.

New grads are welcome. This per diem role requires flexible scheduling across day, evening, and occasional overnight shifts, with hours if assigned.

Qualifications

• Completion of a surgical technologist training program.
• Completion of NBSTSA or NCCT certification within 12 months of hire date. Certification to be maintained during length of employment.
• CPR certification required at time of employment and every two years thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Assist Circulator with preparation of the O.R. suite by reviewing the preference card for supplies.
• Assist with gathering of equipment and instrumentation; prepare drugs under supervision of RN Circulator.
• Set up sterile instruments, suture and all sterile supplies; maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Anticipate and communicate the surgeon's needs and have instruments and supplies readily available.

Education

Surgical technologist training program

NBSTSA or NCCT certification within 12 months

CPR certification

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 and supplies readily available for use.

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 federalPublic Service Loan Forgiveness program and also proud to be aBeyond the Yellow Ribbon Company.