Responsibilities/Job Description:
Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist at Wyoming Lakes Hospital located in Wyoming, MN.
This is a 0.8 FTE, benefits-eligible opening, day/evening rotating shift with Saturday/Sunday call every 8-12 weeks and one weeknight call per pay period with the ability to pick up nights/weekends as needed.
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:
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Supplying appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.
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Maintaining aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
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Ensuring accurate identification and handling of specimens.
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Counting all required sponges, sharps, and instruments.
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Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient.
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Aligns with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures, and standards.
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Cultivates a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
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Assuring availability and accurate functioning of supplies and equipment.
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Modifying clinical interventions based on population served.
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Nurturing a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
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Anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
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Following appropriate action in emergency situations.
Required Qualifications:
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Complete one of the following by hire date:
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Military Surgical Assistant; OR
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Surgical Technologist training
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Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers (or ability to obtain by hire date)
Preferred Qualifications:
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Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program
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AST certification or certification eligible at time of hire
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1 to 3 years surgical tech experience
Other Required Skills:
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Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of population served.
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Knowledge of age-appropriate outcomes and interventions.
Desired Skills:
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Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
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Ability to work well under a team environment.
Qualifications:
$34.88- $49.25 Hourly
