Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular

Fairview Health Services; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Fairview Health Services is hiring a Surgical Technologist at the M Health Fairview U of M Medical Center - East Bank in Minneapolis. The role involves assisting in surgeries, maintaining aseptic environments, and requires expertise in cardiovascular cases.

This night shift position offers a 0.8 FTE rate with unique shift differentials. Fairview promotes a collaborative work atmosphere and provides an extensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement options, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in surgical procedures, particularly cardiovascular cases.
• BLS certification needed by hire date.
• Knowledge of surgical procedures and aseptic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Supply the necessary instruments for surgeries.
• Maintain safety standards and aseptic techniques.
• Assist the surgical team efficiently.

Skills

Cardiovascular scrub expertise

Aseptic technique

Team collaboration

Ability to work under stress

Education

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Military Surgical Assistant

LPN (licensed in MN) Surgical Assistant

Surgical Technologist training

Tools

Surgical instruments

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room at our M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN.

As a Surgical Technologist, you will 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 will play a crucial role in supporting the surgical team and maintaining the safety and efficiency of the operating room.

This role will handle cardiovascular (CV) cases, therefore prior CV scrub expertise is required.

Schedule

Position: 0.8 FTE (80 hours every two weeks). Shift: Nights, 10:30 PM – 7:00 AM, Monday‑Thursday.

Surgical Tech Shift Differentials

• Evening Hours: $2.00/hr
• Night Hours: $3.00/hr
• Weekend Premium: $2.00/hr

Training will take place on day shift, 40 hours/week, for the first 90 days.

About Our OR at UMMC East Bank

• No call or holidays for this night shift position.
• The East Bank Campus is a teaching hospital with 24 newly renovated operating rooms.
• Our operating room performs an average of 60 cases per day.
• We provide innovative surgical suites, including a hybrid suite and intraoperative MRI suites, for adult patients needing surgical intervention.
• Our welcoming, accepting team is filled with a wide variety of personalities who are kind and foster a family‑like atmosphere. We are looking for a new team member who is open with communication and collaboration, willing to learn new skills, flexible, can handle stress well, and is open to the challenges involved with our complex surgeries.
• To learn more about our East Bank OR, please watch our video here.

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 the population served.
• Nurture a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
• Anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Follow 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
• Current OR cardiovascular scrub experience

Other Required Skills

• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of the 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 in a team environment.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including 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 see the following link for additional 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. Our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

When a sign‑on bonus is applicable, 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.