The Surgical Technologist provides technical expertise and patient care assistance to support the delivery of optimum quality care to patients in the Operating Room (OR).
This is a full-time position working M-F between the hours of 6:15 am - 5:00 pm out of our Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center location.
Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) a group of local medical practices owned and led by its physicians on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.
Essential Functions:
- Assists with obtaining the equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure as well as preparing the surgical suite.
- Prepares sterile instrument table(s) checking instruments and supplies for cleanliness and proper function.
- Ensure that all needed instruments and supplies are available including complete sets with no necessary items missing prior to the incision.
- Creates and maintains an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative
- Assists the surgeon(s) and other surgical team members with all phases of the surgical
- Applies knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate the needs of the surgeon(s) throughout the intraoperative phase.
- Labels medications in compliance with departmental policies and
- Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments supplies and equipment unique to the OR for all types of surgical procedures.
- Ensures that the specimen(s) obtained during the course of the procedure are handled according to policies and procedures.
- Cleans and returns to the proper location specialty instruments and equipment used during the days cases prior to the end of the shift.
- Assists with the cleaning of the OR between cases and after the last case of the
- Assists the Circulating Nurse during surgical procedures with activities appropriate to their skill level.
- Decontaminates inspects and prepares instruments used during surgical procedures for terminal sterilization.
- Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.
- Accountable for reporting occurrences through the centers established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events
- Fosters the developmental and educational process of self colleagues orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor)
- Participates in acceptable continuing education fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements
- Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper non-wasteful use of surgery center
- Any and all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Graduate from an ARC/STSA or CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program
- Equivalent military education also acceptable.
- Surgical Technologist Certification through NBSTSA
- One year of Operating Room experience in the last 3 years
- Current member of the S.T. preferred.
- Current BLS certification or completed upon
Benefits & Compensation:
- Actual starting pay will vary based on education skills and experience.
- A $3500.00 sign-on bonus will be offered payable on first paycheck with a 12-month commitment. Internal applicants are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.
- We offer a comprehensive Medical Dental & Vision Plan Maternity Bundle 401K with Profit Sharing Tuition Reimbursement Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more clickhere.
Essential Requirements:
Ability to:
- Comply with company policies procedures practices and business ethics
- Complete job required
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations (e.g. HIPAA Stark OSHA employment laws etc.)
- Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance
- Work in the clinic office or surgery center during business hours
- Travel independently throughout the clinic office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending lifting standing stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required
- Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required
- Work at an efficient and productive pace handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines
- Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner
- Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations
- Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Understand and execute a variety of instructions
- Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system
- Work independently with minimal supervision
- Travel to other work locations if required
Performance Expectations i-Healths Core Values:
- Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say
- Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience
- Quality - Act with high purpose committed effort and skillful execution to exceed expectations
- Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service teamwork efficiency and/or effectiveness
- Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively
Environmental Conditions:
Notes:
- Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.
- We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here: position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.
- Due to mandatory CMS and CDC COVID-19 vaccination reporting for the ASCs all ASC employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 should send a copy/photo of their COVID vaccination card to ASC employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to take any action. If you have any questions please reach out to