Surgical Technologist - Vascular

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive medical plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Minnesota is seeking a Surgical Technologist - Vascular to support the Operating Room at St. John's Hospital. The role involves assisting surgeons, preparing the OR, and maintaining a sterile environment, especially for vascular procedures. Required qualifications include surgical technologist training and BLS certification. A generous benefit package and a $6,000 sign-on bonus are offered, along with up to $5,000 in relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of population served.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain by hire date.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room and arrange instruments for surgeries.
• Maintain aseptic technique during all surgeries.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgeon.
• Count sponges, sharps, and instruments to ensure nothing is left behind.

Skills

Surgical procedures assistance

Aseptic technique

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Job description

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist - Vascular to support the Operating Room at our St. John's Hospital located in Maplewood, MN.

We’re offering a $6000 sign‑on bonus along with a generous relocation bonus up to $5,000!

The Vascular Surg Tech will receive tier 2 augmented pay for vascular specialized skill set.

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

Vascular Specialty - The position will require the surgical tech to orient to all surgical specialties, but the Tier 2 augmentation comes into play with the added vascular/endovascular skillset and specialized call. The expectation for the Surgical Technologist - Vascular is that the individual can maintain skill in all areas and could be utilized to staff cases outside of vascular (when there are no vascular cases on the grid or other vascular team members are staffing the vascular rooms), but the primary call requirements will be strictly vascular. The call requirements are quite high due to the small size of the vascular team. Looking for someone with vascular background, someone who is truly passionate about vascular surgery. Experience managing wires for endovascular surgery is also a plus.

Schedule

This position will be working 0.8 FTE (64 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours on the day/evening shift. This position will also work rotating weekends, call and holiday requirements as well. Call requirements are higher than a general tech due to size of vascular team.

About our Operating Room at St. John’s

• From the moment patients and visitors walk into St. John's Hospital, they experience our warm, inviting atmosphere and caring, personal staff.
• We offer state‑of‑the‑art technology.
• Combined with the expertise of our specialists, nurses, and staff, you will be able to contribute to our innovative healing environment and personal, compassionate health care delivery!
• We are a Bariatric Center of Excellence as well as a Robotic Center of Excellence with General, Urology, GYN and Oncology being the largest volume of Robotic cases.
  • Other services include Open Heart, complex Neuro/Spine, Ortho, Podiatry, General, GYN, Urology, Colorectal, Plastics, ENT, Oral, and Vascular
• We have 8 innovative ORs which average around 20–30 cases per day.
• We have a robust training program to help you feel supported during your initial training. Our team is very focused on open collaboration, closed loop communication, and supporting each other in every way possible. We are seeking someone who is a team player, confident in their skillset, a patient advocate, and dedicated to safety, sterile technique, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Free parking!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Excellent communication skills.
• The ability to prioritize and multi‑task in a complex work 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! Please follow this 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. 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. If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, 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