Surgery Tech (CST)

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality personalized healthcare for a lifetime Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients staff and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribunes Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life Lakewood Health System provides compassionate quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

Our surgical team is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of surgeons CRNAs nurses surgery technologists and more. From family medicine providers performing C-Sections to orthopedic specialists reconstructing ACLs our three operating rooms provide variety each day for all involved with the surgical services team.

Mission for Position

Provide an exceptional surgical experience for patients that align with Lakewood Healths mission vision and values from admission to discharge and after care.

Position Summary

• Play a vital role on the surgical team partnering with surgeons nurses and staff to deliver safe high-quality patient care.
• Prepare and maintain sterile operating rooms ensuring all instruments equipment and supplies are ready for each procedure.
• Provide hands-on support during surgeries by passing instruments anticipating needs and maintaining a sterile field.
• Help ensure patient safety through precise surgical counts and adherence to aseptic techniques.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote efficient workflows and positive patient outcomes.
• Support daily operations by cleaning restocking and preparing rooms and case carts for upcoming procedures.
• Contribute to a team-focused environment through strong communication professionalism and support of peers.

Position Type

This is a full-time position working 64 hours per pay period (0.8FTE). The schedule includes rotating late shifts variable weekday call approximately one holiday call rotation per year and currently every seventh weekend call. Employees must be able to respond within 30 minutes when on call. Days off will vary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology program
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential preferred (NBSTSA or NCCT)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Knowledge of surgical procedures instruments and aseptic technique
• Ability to maintain a sterile field and respond quickly in dynamic environments

Ideal Candidate

• 1 year of surgical technologist experience preferred (new grads encouraged to apply)
• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to patient safety
• Thrives in fast-paced high-pressure surgical settings
• Anticipates needs and proactively supports the surgical team
• Strong communicator who collaborates effectively across disciplines
• Demonstrates professionalism empathy and respect in all interactions
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and support others

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous PlannedTime Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals its safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team members starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy taking into account experience education certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package were proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process please call or email.

Interested but will the schedule work for youHave questions on organizational culture team fit or day-to-day experience
>>>Contact Gretta Trantina to discuss the possibilities further:
Gretta Trantina RN BSN Operating Room/Sterile Processing Manager
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