Surgical Technologist

Allina Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental

PTO/Time Away

Retirement Savings Plans

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Support Benefits

Job summary

Allina Health is hiring a Surgical Technologist in Minnesota. You will prepare the OR, identify and arrange supplies, and maintain a sterile environment to support the surgical team.

Responsibilities include assisting the physician in the scrub role, maintaining instrument counts, and following aseptic and regulatory standards. After orientation, on-call duties may be required.

Qualifications

• Required: Associate's or Vocational degree from an accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Preferred: 1+ year of Surgical Technologist experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepares the OR and sets up for procedures.
• Identifies supplies, instruments and equipment needed.
• Maintains a sterile field and ensures patient safety.
• Follows aseptic technique and regulatory standards.
• Assists physician in scrub role during procedures and counts instruments.
• May perform sterile processing and will participate in on-call after orientation.

Education

Associate's or Vocational degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

• Medium Work:

At Allina Health, our surgical technology teams thrive in a warm, inclusive culture where teamwork, respect, and purpose drive everything we do. You’ll work with progressive technology and innovative tools that keep you at the leading edge of surgical care. In our fast-paced, collaborative environment, your skills matter- and so does your voice. Join a team where growth is encouraged, impact is real, and every day brings the chance to change lives!

Participates in providing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention, including identifying, assembling and facilitating use of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies to assist the surgical team. Tasks are supervised by Registered Nurse and delegated by the surgeon. May also perform in the sterile processing function as needed. Will eventually be required to take call after orientation.

Principle Responsibilities

• Participates as a surgical team member
  • Prepares the OR and sets up for procedures.
  • Identifies supplies, instruments and equipment needed.
  • Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff, using electrical equipment and instruments correctly.
  • Follows aseptic technique standards of practice.
  • Complies with regulatory requirements for point of use care of instruments.
  • Handles medications and specimens following policies/procedures.
• Assists the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures
  • Maintains a sterile field.
  • Anticipates needs for instruments, equipment and other supplies.
  • Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately.
  • Accounts for all instruments and items on the field.
  • Communicates to physician and circulator when needs arise during the surgical intervention.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's or Vocational degree graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of Surgical Technologist experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• Certified Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 1 year of hire
• Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification within 1 year of hire
• Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
• Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)

Physical Demands

• Medium Work:
• Lifting weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently
• 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period)
• 8-hour day/evening shift
• Occasional weekends

Meet our Care Team Members: Surgical Technologist

Pay Range

Pay Range: $37.61 to $50.03 per hour

The pay described reflects the base hourly pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work.

Benefit Summary

Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That’s why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace so everyone can see themselves as part of our care team. Our care teams are as diverse as the communities we serve and proud to be contributing to the mission of a leading health care organization. Our pioneering approach to well-being helps every member of our care team feel a deep sense of connection and joy in their work.

Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer
• Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union.