Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the OR at St. John's Hospital located in Maplewood, MN.

The Cardiovascular Surgical Technician receives a $2.50/hour augmentation.

Schedule:This position will be working 0.8 FTE (64 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours on the day/evening shift. This position will also work rotating weekends and holidays. 

As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll assist in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging, and passing instruments to surgeons, and ensuring a sterile environment under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You’ll play a crucial role in supporting the surgical team and maintaining the safety and efficiency of the operating room.

Our Surg techs work as a part of a strong team and their cases include, but are not limited to, general, dental, ear, nose, and throat, endoscopy, vascular, thoracic, open heart, orthopedics, neurology, bariatrics, solid organ transplant, gynecologic, colo-rectal, urology, plastics, and Da Vinci robotics. 

As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for:

• Supplying appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.
• Maintaining aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
• Ensuring accurate identification and handling of specimens.
• Counting all required sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Assuring availability and accurate functioning of supplies and equipment.
• Modifying clinical interventions based on population served.
• Nurturing a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
• Anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
• Following appropriate action in emergency situations.

Required Qualifications:

• Complete one of the following by hire date: 
  • Military Surgical Assistant; OR 
  • LPN (licensed in MN) Surgical Assistant; OR 
  • Surgical Technologist training 
  • At least 1 year of Cardiovascular experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers (or ability to obtain by hire date) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program 
• AST certification or certification eligible at time of hire 
• 1 to 3 years surgical tech experience 

Other Required Skills:

• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of population served. 
• Knowledge of age-appropriate outcomes and interventions. 

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations. 
• Ability to work well under a team environment. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a complex work environment. 

$34.88-$49.25 Hourly