Surgical Tech ST or Certified Surgical Tech CST - Travel Team
Surgical Tech ST or Certified Surgical Tech CST - Travel Team
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Job Description
The Surgical Tech (ST/CST) in the Internal Travel Team at Mayo Clinic will rotate across Mayo Clinic sites in Arizona Florida Minnesota and Wisconsinas determined by patient care needs.
As a Mayo Clinic employee the Internal Travel Team ST/CST actualizes Mayo Clinic core values and culture. The ST/CST will travel on a routine basis to various locations. Flexibility and adaptability are essential in work assignments and work schedules. Our ST/CSTs are assigned to specialties within our enterprise depending on areas of experience as well as based on Mayo Clinics need.Additional information can be found on ourTravel Surg Tech website.
ST/CSTs support our OR environments to ensure they are safe equipment functions properly and procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They are highly specialized experts in maintaining sterile environments. They gown and glove surgeons and assistants sterile drape patients and stand next to or across from surgeons to assist with surgeries. They overseeand handle all instruments scrubs sutures implants etc. They also count all instruments and supplies before during and after procedures. They apply basic and current knowledge of surgical instruments for a proficient performance of assigned functions. They are a guardian and advocate for patients ensuring privacy dignity respect and a quiet environment are maintained.
During the selection process you may participate in a virtual (prerecorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the virtual interview a question will appear on your screen and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to rerecord your answer to each question Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps as appropriate.
The Surgical Technologist provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon. The Surgical Technologist functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting preparing and maintaining instrumentation equipment and supplies. The Surgical Technologist possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting. The Surgical Technologist utilizes knowledge of human anatomy surgical procedures surgical instrumentation and technology as member of the surgical team.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program.
- Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter.
- Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.
Surgical Technologists hired at the following locations prior to the identified dates are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA:
- Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota hires prior to 10/15/2014.
- Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin hires prior to 11/20/2024.
- Mayo Clinic in Florida and Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024
- Enterprise Staffing Pool hires prior to 11/20/2024
Internal transfers to Rochester or Southeast Minnesota are required to have the Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA.
Current BLS and certification through NBSTSA within one year of hire date.
Employment Type
Full-Time
