Surgical Technologist-Certified

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is seeking a Surgical Technologist to enhance their surgical services team. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care during surgical procedures. Candidates must have relevant certifications and a passion for working with children and families.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including retirement savings match

Tuition and certification reimbursement

Paid time off

Health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above

Differentials for weekend, evening, and night shifts

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited surgical technology school.
• Current certification and CPR certification required.
• Experience in pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in safe patient care during surgical procedures.
• Prepares operating room with instruments and supplies.
• Communicates with healthcare team for seamless care.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Interest in working with children

Ability to work required hours

Ability to transport patients

Education

Graduate of accredited school for surgical technologies

Current certification as a Surgical Technologist

Current CPR certification – BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

We are hiring for a Surgical Technologist to join our surgical services team! This is a .8 FTE, benefit eligible opportunity. Schedule works primarily Monday-Friday, mix of 8s & 10s with On-call requirements.

Incumbents in this position, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (R.N.), participate in the delivery of patient care which maximizes outcomes in a manner consistent with the hospitals and department’s mission, philosophies and in accordance with professional practice standards. Incumbents ensure safe patient care during a surgical procedure through the use of appropriate planning and implementation of patient care.

Compensation & Benefits Information

The hourly wage for this opportunity is $32.16/hour to $48.25/hour, with a median wage of $40.20/hour. Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above. A $1.50 weekend/ $1.50 evening/ $3.00 night differential is available for this position.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

Participates in the delivery of family focused patient care which optimizes the patient’s health status and outcomes by ensuring safe patient care during a surgical procedure.

• Follows standards of aseptic practice by prioritizing care and delivering appropriate care.

• Practices in a competent manner which promotes a safe and therapeutic environment.

• Maintains competency in all areas of the skills checklist and demonstrates flexibility in responding to unanticipated events/ changes in assignments and scheduling rooms.

• Initiates appropriate follow-up strategies.

• Advance technical skills with new equipment and procedures as changes occur.

Prepares and plans for each surgical procedure in a manner consistent with the hospital and department’s mission, philosophies, and in accordance with professional practice standards.

• Completes an initial data collection that is thorough and accurate.

• Prepares operating room with all instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for individual procedures utilizing the data collected.

• Places patient/family needs above other needs.

Communicates and collaborates with healthcare team members as appropriate to implement a seamless plan of care.

• Communicates changes within specialty services for each case needs.

• Is a positive team player utilizing open communication with all members of the care team and is readily available to help out.

• Confirms case needs with surgeon before case start.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth, ease of access, quality improvement and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of accredited school for surgical technologies
• Current certification as a Surgical Technologist
• Current CPR certification – BLS for Healthcare Providers per the American Heart Association Guidelines

Preferred

• Prior experience in pediatrics
• Prior experience as a Surgical Technologist

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated skill in interpersonal communication as related to patients, families, co-workers, physicians and others
• Interest in working with children and adolescents with disabilities and their family
• Ability to work hours required
• Physically able to transport patients

Gillette Children’s is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse team, as we know that the diverse experiences of our employees make Gillette a stronger and better organization. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment where all patients, families and staff are welcomed and valued. We believe diverse perspectives and identities foster excellence, improve patient care and are essential for Gillette to fulfill its mission. Our team members collaborate to help patients of all backgrounds and abilities reach their full potential.

Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.

Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.

To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers.

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