Surgical Technologist

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 42,003 - 58,809; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings

Employee Health Clinic

Job summary

Alomere Health in Alexandria, MN is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the Operating Room and Endoscopy Unit on a part-time basis with full-time benefits. This role supports surgeons and the surgical team, ensures sterile field, prepares rooms, and handles instruments through preoperative and intraoperative duties.

Typical shifts begin between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM with weekend rotations; the position emphasizes patient safety, sterile processing, and teamwork, offering health, dental, vision

Qualifications

• Surgical Technologist Certification required.
• Associate degree in surgical technology preferred.
• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of operating room techniques and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating room for procedures and ensure sterility.
• Assist surgeons and staff during procedures.
• Maintain aseptic technique and manage instruments and supplies.
• Document counts and ensure compliance with policies.

Skills

Surgical team coordination

Intraoperative assistance

Sterile technique

Education

Surgical Technologist Certification

Associate degree in surgical technology

Job description

Surgical Technologist# Surgical TechnologistAlomere Health - Alexandria, MN 56308## OverviewSalary Range$30.49 - $42.69 HourlyPosition TypePart-Time with Full-Time BenefitsJob ShiftAny## Description**Department:** Surgical Services**Employment Status:**Part-Time (0.9)- 72 Hours Per Pay Period**Benefit Status:** Full-Time**Benefits include:*** Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance* Employee Health Clinic (health +): Our health+ clinic provides office visits and prescription medications for little to no cost to Alomere Health employees and their dependents who are on a medical insurance plan* Retirement Savings: (401(k)) - All eligible employees of Alomere Health are automatically enrolled. All eligible employees are able to contribute on a pre-tax and/or post-tax basis and Alomere Health matches 100% up to 6% of employee's contributions.* Please see more details about our benefits here: alomerehealth.com/careers**Hours:*** Variable Typical shift start times are between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM* Variable call weekend rotation dependent on the number of surgical techs on staff.**Position Objective** The Surgical Technologist is a member of the Operating Room and Endoscopy Unit. The position assists surgeons and other surgical staff during procedures. The Technologist works under the supervision of a surgeon, registered nurse, or other surgical personnel and maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field to maximize patient safety. The position ensures that the operating room environment is safe and needed equipment is available. The Surgical Technologist assists in the sterile processing department by performing sterilizing, assembly and storage of medical supplies and surgical equipment. **Essential Responsibilities** **Preoperative Responsibilities** • Prepare the operating room for surgical procedures by:* Performing room setup according to procedure and surgeon preference* Ensuring all required instruments, supplies, and equipment are available and functional• Verify sterility, integrity, and expiration dates of supplies and instruments • Perform surgical hand scrub, don sterile attire, and maintain aseptic technique • Assist with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping • Anticipate surgical needs based on procedure, surgeon preference, and patient condition **Intraoperative (Scrub) Responsibilities** • Maintain a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure • Pass instruments, sutures, sponges, and supplies accurately and efficiently • Anticipate the surgeon’s needs to ensure smooth procedural flow • Assist with:* Retraction* Suctioning* Handling of specimens• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts with the circulating nurse • Identify and correct breaks in sterile technique immediately • Operate and troubleshoot sterile equipment as needed **Postoperative Responsibilities** • Assist with wound closure and application of dressings • Participate in final surgical counts and reconciliation • Safely handle and label specimens according to policy • Prepare instruments for decontamination and reprocessing • Assist with room turnover for subsequent procedures **Patient Safety and Infection Prevention** • Adhere to:* AST Guidelines* Infection prevention protocols* Universal precautions• Maintain vigilance for patient safety concerns during procedures • Report equipment malfunctions or safety hazards promptly • Support surgical time-outs and verification processes • Equipment and Supply Management • Ensure proper use, care, and handling of surgical instruments and equipment • Identify missing, damaged, or malfunctioning equipment • Assist with inventory control and case cart accuracy • Communicate supply needs to appropriate personnel **Communication and Teamwork** • Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, and support staff • Communicate clearly and professionally in a high-stress environment • Respond appropriately to emergent situations • Demonstrate situational awareness throughout procedures **Documentation and Compliance** • Document counts, specimens, and required procedural data as assigned • Follow organizational policies, regulatory standards, and scope of practice • Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives **Other Responsibilities** • Perform all other related duties as assigned in a professional and responsive manner • Demonstrate the ability to use relevant equipment • Support, understand, and promote Alomere Health’s mission, vision, values, policies and procedures • Ability to meet the work schedule requirements with flexibility dependent upon the needs of the department • Foster respectful working relationships with professional colleagues, patients, families, and general public regardless of age, gender, lifestyle, culture, beliefs, race, socioeconomic class, or ability## Qualifications**Required Qualifications** • Surgical Technologist Certification **Preferred Qualifications** • Experience in a similar role • Associate degree in the field of surgical technology **Supervisory Responsibilities** • Mentor and orient new staff members • May supervise Student Scrub Technicians **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** • Strong knowledge of current operating room techniques, procedures, instruments, and supplies **Union Position**No