Ridgeview
Base pay range
$31.92/hr – $43.49/hr
Brief Description Schedule: 5 or 10 hour shifts, bi‑weekly pay period.
Purpose of Job This position is responsible for providing surgical patient care and related services in the operating room under the supervision of the RN circulator to ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment.
Job Functions
Assesses surgical procedures and patient‑specific requirements with the circulating nurse to ensure proper preparation of the operating room.
Prepares and maintains the sterile operating field for the duration of each surgical procedure.
Assists the surgeon as needed during the intra‑operative procedure (does not include opening and closing, dissecting tissue, removing tissue, harvesting grafts, transplanting tissue, administering anesthesia, implanting devices or placing invasive lines).
Assists with room turnover in O.R. suites between cases.
Performs accurate instrument, sponge, needle, and blade count.
Assists the surgeon during operative procedures with other duties within scope of practice, such as holding retractors, assembling surgical instruments and equipment, cutting suture material as directed by surgeon, attaching drains to suction apparatus, and applying dressing.
Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate to position.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, other health professionals and colleagues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
Graduate from an approved Surgical Technician program or Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of sterile technique and handling of sterile equipment.
Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
Preparation and maintenance of a sterile field.
Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
Ability to work and multi‑task in a high‑stress and fast‑paced environment.
Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations.
Ability to communicate in English for effective written and verbal correspondence to complete job functions as mentioned above.
License / Certification
Obtain Surgical Technician Certification within six months of hire (grandfathered if hired before 4/2015) or Current Practical Nurse licensure in Minnesota; if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process.
Current CPR certification or obtain as soon as possible after hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous surgical experience in a hospital or similar healthcare setting.
Compensation Many factors are considered when determining compensation, such as the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge and skills, along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.
Requirements CST certification.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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Brief Description Schedule: 5 or 10 hour shifts, bi‑weekly pay period.
Purpose of Job This position is responsible for providing surgical patient care and related services in the operating room under the supervision of the RN circulator to ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment.
Job Functions
Assesses surgical procedures and patient‑specific requirements with the circulating nurse to ensure proper preparation of the operating room.
Prepares and maintains the sterile operating field for the duration of each surgical procedure.
Assists the surgeon as needed during the intra‑operative procedure (does not include opening and closing, dissecting tissue, removing tissue, harvesting grafts, transplanting tissue, administering anesthesia, implanting devices or placing invasive lines).
Assists with room turnover in O.R. suites between cases.
Performs accurate instrument, sponge, needle, and blade count.
Assists the surgeon during operative procedures with other duties within scope of practice, such as holding retractors, assembling surgical instruments and equipment, cutting suture material as directed by surgeon, attaching drains to suction apparatus, and applying dressing.
Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate to position.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, other health professionals and colleagues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
Graduate from an approved Surgical Technician program or Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of sterile technique and handling of sterile equipment.
Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
Preparation and maintenance of a sterile field.
Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
Ability to work and multi‑task in a high‑stress and fast‑paced environment.
Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations.
Ability to communicate in English for effective written and verbal correspondence to complete job functions as mentioned above.
License / Certification
Obtain Surgical Technician Certification within six months of hire (grandfathered if hired before 4/2015) or Current Practical Nurse licensure in Minnesota; if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process.
Current CPR certification or obtain as soon as possible after hire date.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous surgical experience in a hospital or similar healthcare setting.
Compensation Many factors are considered when determining compensation, such as the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge and skills, along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include shift, weekend, or other differentials.
Benefits Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Click here to view the benefits available.
Requirements CST certification.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
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