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Fairview Health Services

Surgical Technologist

Fairview Health Services, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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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 - West Bank and M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital locations in Minneapolis, MN.

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 - West Bank and M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital locations in Minneapolis, MN. This position offers a $7500 sign-on bonus and a generous relocation bonus up to $5,000! This is a 1.0 FTE (80 hours per two week pay period), benefits-eligible opening on day/eve/night shift, rotating, 8 hour shifts, on-call requirement (generally 1x weekly and 1x weekend per month per specialty team need). 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.

About Our OR At UMMC West Bank

We are a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota and in turn has students, residents, fellows placed in this OR daily.

The West Bank has 15 operating rooms, 1 EP Lab, and 1 Cath Lab.

We are performing an average of 36 cases per day.

High Volume Ortho/Spine/Oral (mainly adults), Peds CV-Hearts/Cardio Thoracic Peds, Neuro/Generals/Urology/Bariatrics, Peds Transplant, Adult Urology, Benign GYN, ENT/Eye/Plastics, Peds Dental, Robotic DaVinci.

We provide innovative surgical suites for adult and pediatric patients needing surgical intervention.

We are currently renovating additional ORs to complement the existing 4 larger ORs, as well as creating new locker room and OR storage space.

Our strong team is continuing to grow even stronger as we offer cross service training under the guidance of our scrub tech supervisor and scrub tech educator. Teamwork is extremely important and we are looking for a new team member who will bring their positive energy, willingness to learn, and excitement for education and new opportunities to the table and join our collaborative team of dedicated techs who are focused on safety and patient advocacy. Come join our team today!

Performs the functions of a surgical technologist as a scrub person during surgical procedures providing patient care services appropriate to the age of the patients (ages pediatric through geriatric) served during the shift of duty in collaboration with the RN. Is responsible for adhering to standards of nursing practice and patient care, correct use of supplies/equipment and maintenance of the surgical suite under the direction of an RN.

Responsibilities

Serves as scrub person during operative procedures

Anticipates surgeon’s needs

Supplies appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items

Maintains aseptic technique during all sterile procedures

Assures proper identification and handling of specimens

Completes all required sponge, sharps, and instrument counts

Follows appropriate action in emergency situations

Provides patient care

Adheres to standards of clinical practice and patient care appropriate to the age of the patients

Assists in transfer/positioning of patients

Collaborates with the MD and circulating nurse to provide care for each patient

Respects the confidentiality of all information

Corrects use and setup of supplies and equipment

Assures availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment

Assembles and adjusts equipment

Cleans, replenishes, and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed

Participates in the evaluation of new equipment or supplies

Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

Partners with patient caregiver in care/decision making

Communicates in a respective manner

Ensures a safe, secure environment

Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs

Modifies clinical interventions based on population served

Provides patient education based on an assessment of learning needs of patient/caregiver

Required Qualifications

Military surgical assistant or

LPN surgical assistant or

Surgical technologist training

If LPN, must be MN licensed

Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc, Red Cross or MTN)

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

1- 3 years surgical experience

AST Certification or certification eligible at time of hire

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

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