Surgical Technologist - Operating Room - CST

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; Red Wing (MN); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Minnesota is seeking a Surgical Technologist to provide safe, efficient patient care under RN supervision and with the surgical team. You will scrub, select, prepare and maintain instruments and supplies, applying sterile technique and adapting to perioperative situations.

Required: graduation from an accredited surgical technology program and CST certification within one year of hire; BLS current. Travel and site requirements may apply as part of Mayo Clinic Health System.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers through the AHA or Red Cross.
• CST Certification through NBSTSA required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.
• Internal transfers to Rochester or Southeast Minnesota are required to have the Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

• provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon.
• functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.

Skills

Surgical Technologist

Education

Surgical technology program

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans- to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical:Multiple plan options.
• Dental:Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings:HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Surgical Technologist:

• provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon.
• functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.

License or Certification:

Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers through the AHA or Red Cross.

CST Certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.

Surgical Technologists hired at the following locations prior to the identified dates, are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA:

• Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota hires prior to 10/15/2014.
• Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin hires prior to 11/20/2024.
• Mayo Clinic in Florida and Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024
• Enterprise Staffing Pool hires prior to 11/20/2024

Internal transfers to Rochester or Southeast Minnesota are required to have the Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA.

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$32.43 - $48.66 / hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

64

Schedule Details

Varied start times, possibility of call. 30-minute response time required for call. Travel to other sites across the Health System may be required.

Weekend Schedule

Varied weekend schedule.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.

Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.

Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.