Surgical Technologist

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 Part-Time (0.75 FTE) position working 3 days 1 week and 4 days the 2nd week. Start and end times varying, 8 hr. shifts out of our Two Twelve Surgery Center.

A $3,500 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.

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 offer 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.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics guidelines.
Complete job required training.
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
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 – Revo Health’s 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:

Surgery center setting

Notes:

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 HR@RevoHealth.com. 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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