Surgical Technologist

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

PTO and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Early access to earned wages

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the Delivery Room at Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN. The role involves preparing the operating room, passing instruments to surgeons, and maintaining a sterile environment under RN supervision.

The position is 0.6 FTE with 12-hour night shifts (18:30–07:00) and every third weekend, supporting OR services across specialties and a 30-minute call response window. Strong, continuous improvement mindset is valued.

Qualifications

• Complete one of the following by hire date: Military Surgical Assistant; OR LPN (MN) Surgical Assistant; OR Surgical Technologist training.

Responsibilities

• Supply appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.
• Maintain aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
• Ensure accurate identification and handling of specimens.
• Count all required sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Assure availability and accurate functioning of supplies and equipment.
• Modify clinical interventions based on population served.
• Nurture a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Follow appropriate action in emergency situations.

Education

Surgical Technologist training

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the Delivery Room at our Fairview Ridges Hospital located in Burnsville, MN.

As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll assist in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging and passing instruments to surgeons, and ensuring a sterile environment under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting the surgical team and maintaining the safety and efficiency of the operating room.

Schedule

This position will be working 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 12 hours on the night shift (1830 - 0700) and every third weekend.

About our OR at Ridges

• Our 150-bed community-based hospital currently has 11 OR Rooms, averaging over 7,500 cases a year.
• Our OR specializes in areas including: Spine, Ortho, OB-GYN, General, ENT, Plastic, Urology, and Da Vinci.
• Our call response time is 30 minutes and it is a weekend
• Increased flexibility! Limited Call schedule (1 out of 6 weekends)

As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for:

• Supplying appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.
• Maintaining aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
• Ensuring accurate identification and handling of specimens.
• Counting all required sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Assuring availability and accurate functioning of supplies and equipment.
• Modifying clinical interventions based on population served.
• Nurturing a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
• Anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
• Following appropriate action in emergency situations.

Required Qualifications

• Complete one of the following by hire date:
• Military Surgical Assistant; OR
• LPN (licensed in MN) Surgical Assistant; OR
• Surgical Technologist training
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers (or ability to obtain by hire date)

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• AST certification or certification eligible at time of hire
• 1 to 3 years surgical tech experience

Other Required Skills

• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of population served.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate outcomes and interventions.

Desired Skills

• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work well under a team environment.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status