Surgical Technologist

Fairview Health Services; Minnesota; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their team in a dynamic delivery room environment. This role is vital in supporting surgical teams by ensuring a sterile setting and providing essential assistance during procedures. With a focus on patient safety and team collaboration, you will be part of a compassionate community that values innovative care practices. The position offers a generous sign-on bonus, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their career in healthcare.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Free Parking

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Short-term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Completion of Surgical Technologist training or equivalent by hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification required or obtainable by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Assist in surgical procedures by maintaining a sterile environment.
• Prepare instruments and supplies for surgical teams.
• Count and verify surgical instruments and specimens.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Surgical instruments handling

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Surgical Technologist training

LPN (licensed in MN)

Military Surgical Assistant

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the Delivery Room at our M Health Fairview, Woodwinds in Woodbury, MN.

This position is eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus and up to a $5,000 relocation bonus!

As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll assist in surgical procedures by preparing the delivery 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 delivery room.

Schedule: This position will be working 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours on the evening shift. This position will also work a rotation for every other weekend.

About our Birth Center at Woodwinds:

• Our Surgical Technologists will also complete Nursing Assistant tasks such as taking vital signs, weighing patients, passing food and water, and cleaning equipment/rooms.
• Our Birth Center has 24 beds with 16 delivery rooms, 1 OR, and 8 post-partum rooms (which are also used for med-surg).
• Woodwinds is located on 30 acres of pristine wetlands in Woodbury, MN, it’s the only hospital in the southeast metro area.
• Woodwinds is unique as our nurses practice a multidisciplinary model of care, recognizing the importance of body, mind, and spirit in the healing process.
• Integrative therapies are crafted to improve, not replace, traditional therapeutic measures such as pain medication, exercise, and therapy.
• We are looking for a new team member who is a team player, compassionate, open communicator, collaborator, flexible, open to learning new things, and comfortable in taking part in patient care such as vital signs and PCA work as needed.
• Free Parking!

About Fairview

Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine.

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!

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.

EEO Statement

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