Surgical Tech (CST) — OR Team & Specialty Paths

HealthPartners; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Onsite clinic

Job summary

Methodist Hospital is seeking a Surgical Tech (CST) to join our surgical team. This casual position requires at least 24 hours over a 6-week cycle, with experience as a Surgical Technologist in our OR and opportunities to scrub for specialties such as CV, Robotic, Orthopedic, and Neuro. Must maintain certification, pursue ongoing education, and demonstrate aseptic technique and instrument knowledge.

CPR skills are preferred. Competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be certified through one of the Surgical Technologist Certification Programs.
• Maintenance of Certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Basic knowledge of surgical instrumentation and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

• Practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse; supports autonomous clinical thinking and patient care.
• Assists in scrub roles for various procedures and pursues additional education for specialty assignments.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

CPR (preferred)

Education

CST Certification

NCCT Certification

Post-secondary education preferred

Job description

Methodist Hospital is looking to hire a Surgical Tech (CST) to join our surgical 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.

Position Summary:

Practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse in an autonomous and collegial manner; while integrating clinical thinking skills, commitment, creativity and caring for our patient population.

Demonstrates practical knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment found in Everyman cases, as well as demonstrates the ability to perform, or to pursue education to learn how to perform, Everyman cases. Skills will be assessed on an ongoing basis to determine where further training is necessary, as well as if the Surgical Tech is a candidate to Scrub for Specialty Assignments such as to CV, Robotic Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, etc.

Work Schedule:

• Casual Position will be required to fulfill casual requirements of working at least 24 hours, for the department, per 6 week schedule.
• Candidate must have recent experience as a Surgical Technologist in Methodist Hospital OR.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be certified through one of the following Surgical Technologist Certification Programs

  • CST (https://nbstsa.org/examinations-cst.html) - NBSTSA certification must be obtained within 1 year of employment.

    or

  • NCCT (https://www.ncctinc.com/General/VerifyCertification.aspx), at time of hire or will obtain the certification within a time frame appropriate for level of education
    • NCCT Certification, if a graduate from a NCCT accredited school, must be obtained within 1 year of employment.
    • NCCT certification achieved through experience or as a military member must be obtained within 3 years from date of hire.
• In addition, maintenance of Certification must then be maintained throughout course of employment
• Existing applicants who are already employed by Methodist OR and are exempt from Certification requirements will be considered, regardless of Certification Status
• Practical knowledge of basic surgical instrumentation and equipment of orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization methods.
• Demonstrated knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
• Currently validated CPR skills preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education preferred.

Benefits:

Park Nicollet offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more!