Surgical Technologist

Hennepin County Medical Center; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 48,767 - 61,082; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Retirement funds and Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hennepin County Medical Center is looking for several Surgical Technologists to join the OR team on a part-time basis in Minneapolis. This role involves assisting with surgical procedures, maintaining sterile techniques, and supporting the surgical team. Candidates must have completed a Surgical Technologist program and hold CST certification. The position includes competitive pay and a variety of benefits, working 64 hours per pay period across various shifts, including day, evening, night, weekends, and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, military training, or 2 years of experience.
• CST certification is required.
• A firm understanding of the surgical process.

Responsibilities

• Select instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure.
• Scrub for surgical procedures and assist the surgeon.
• Prepare the OR room and maintain sterile techniques.
• Assist in teaching responsibilities to residents and students.
• Support the operating room team as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Surgical process understanding

Calmness under stress

Willingness to learn

Education

Completion of a Surgical Technologist program

CST certification from NBSTSA

Job description

Overview

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated healthcare system with a 473‑bed academic medical center and a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center. We seek several Surgical Technologists to join our OR team on a part‑time basis (64 hours per pay period) with day, evening, night, every 4th weekend, and on‑call shifts. The role is 8‑hour shifts with benefits and a mandatory on‑call per unit policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Select instruments, equipment, and supplies for each surgical procedure.
• Prepare the OR room by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies.
• Scrub for surgical procedures: assist the surgeon with prep and draping, pass sterile instruments and supplies, and assist with the surgical procedure as appropriate.
• Follow the principles of sterile technique and remedy breaks in sterile technique when observed.
• Identify specimens before passing off the field and transport specimens to Pathology as directed.
• Operate specified OR equipment in the manner in which they have been trained.
• Assist RN with circulating duties as delegated.
• Assist with transfer of patients into or out of the operating room.
• Clean rooms, instruments, and equipment appropriately.
• Identify and report instruments and equipment in need of maintenance.
• Assist in teaching scrub role responsibilities to residents, nurses, and surgical technologist students.
• Support the operating room team as needed.
• Keep up‑to‑date on new procedures and equipment and communicate changes to other staff.
• Pursue professional growth and development.
• Perform all responsibilities and duties required to ensure that the client’s unique nature is addressed.
• Function as a role model for current and new surgical staff.
• May be required to perform additional tasks such as restocking, cleaning equipment, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, applicable military training, or two (2) years of experience as a surgical technologist.
• CST certification required by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, applicable military training, or two (2) years of experience as a surgical technologist.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• A firm understanding of the surgical process and the ability to use critical thinking skills to assist the surgeon in providing high quality patient care.
• The ability to remain calm in sometimes stressful situations.
• A willingness to learn new procedures and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate based on skills, licensure/certifications, education, and experience.
• Extensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long‑term Disability Insurance, Retirement Funds, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and license and certification reimbursement (available only for benefit eligible positions).
• Additional benefits information available on the career site.

Job Details

Location: MN‑Minneapolis‑Downtown Campus
Department: Operating Room
Shift: Day, Evening, Night, Every 4th Weekend, On‑call
FTE: 0.80 (64 hours per pay period)
Union: Union
Salary: $35.40–$44.34 per hour