Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologists are specifically trained to assist the professional staff of the OR in the delivery of optimum quality care to the patients.

This is a part-time position working 8-hour shifts, likely Tuesday through Friday. This position will be based out of Two Twelve Surgery Center in Chaska.

A $3,500.00 sign-on bonus will be offered, payable on first paycheck with a 12-month commitment. Internal applicants are not eligible for sign-on bonus.

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. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.

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 process.
• Assists the surgeon(s) and other surgical team members with all phases of the surgical procedure.
• 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 procedures.
• 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 day's cases prior to the end of the shift.
• Assists with the cleaning of the OR between cases and after the last case of the day.
• 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 center's 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 resources.
• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited or non-accredited surgical technology program required.
• Surgical Technologist Certification through governing body preferred.
• One year of Operating Room experience in the last 3 years preferred.
• Current member of the A.S.T. preferred.
• Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.

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.
• This 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 .

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Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Employment/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.

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