Surgical Technologist

Fairview Health Services

  • Wyoming, MN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job Description:Job OverviewFairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist at Wyoming Lakes Hospital located in Wyoming, MN.This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE, benefits-eligible opening on day/evening/night shift, 8 hour shifts, every other weekend. Shift Times:
0640-1510, 0830-1700, 12-2030.
One weekday day 1500-0640 call shift every 2 weeks
One Saturday/Sunday call every 2 or 3 months
1 Holiday/yearThis position offers a $7500 New Hire Sign-On Bonus and a generous relocation bonus up to $5000.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.As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for:
  • 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.
  • Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient.
  • Aligns with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Cultivates a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
  • 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
  • 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.
Benefit OverviewFairview 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:
Compensation DisclaimerAn 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 StatementEEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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