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Fairview Health Services

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Posted:
January 8, 2021
Location:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Salary:
Open
Discipline:
Nursing Support
Overview

M Health Fairview is looking for a Surgical Technologist to work in our Operating Room at The University of Minnesota Medical Center -East Bank campus (Minneapolis, MN). Come be a part of our growth as we are adding 4 additional rooms to support neuro cases, including a in suite MRI as well as the entire floor will be Renovated . The East Bank Campus is a teaching hospital and has 21 operating rooms performing on an average 60 cases per day. We provide state of the art surgical suites for Adult patients needing surgical intervention. Surg techs work in TEAMS and the cases include; general, dental, eye, ear, nose, and throat, endoscopy, vascular, thoracic, open heart, orthopedics, neurology, bariatrics, solid organ transplant, gynecologic, colo-rectal, urology, plastics, and Da Vinci robotics.

This position may be eligible for a Sign On bonus (up to $7,500) based on FTE and requires a work commitment. As well, is eligible for $1000 referral bonus. If you are a Fairview employee and want to learn more about the referral bonus program Click Here .

  • 80 hours in two weeks (exact amount determined at offer and with applicants preference in mind), all of which are Benefit eligible and offer competitive salary.
  • Rotating Day/Evening shifts (start times include 630, 830, 1030 and 2:30), with occasional night shifts (to help cover for time off/holidays)
  • Schedule includes rotation of holiday, weekend and call time. Call starts at the end of a shift: 3:15pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm and ends at 6:45 am on weekdays.
  • Weekend call or schedule shift combination is typically 48 hours, scheduled one in four weekends.
  • May be assigned more than one call shift during week.
  • Call response time is currently 30 minutes.
  • Discounted employee fees for parking (lott-shuttle).

For more information on University of Minnesota Medical Center East Bank, click here .

Responsibilities/Job Description

The Surgical Technologist performs the functions of a surgical technologist as a scrub person during surgical procedures providing patient care services appropriate to the age of the patients (ages pediatric through geriatric) served during the shift of duty in collaboration with the RN. Is responsible for adhering to standards of nursing practice and patient care, correct use of supplies/equipment and maintenance of the surgical suite under the direction of a RN.

Serves as scrub person during operative procedures

  • Anticipates surgeons needs
  • Supplies appropriate instruments, suture and specialty items.
  • Maintains aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
  • Assures proper identification and handling of specimens.
  • Completes all required sponge, sharps and instrument counts.
  • Follows appropriate action in emergency situations.

Provides patient care

  • Adheres to standards of clinical practice and patient care appropriate to the age of the patients.
  • Assists in transfer/positioning of patients.
  • Collaborates with the MD and circulating nurse to provide care for each patient.
  • Respects the confidentiality of all information

Corrects use and setup of supplies and equipment

  • Assures availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment.
  • Assembles and adjust equipment.
  • Cleans, replenishes and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed.
  • Participates in the evaluation of new equipment or supplies.
  • Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient.

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Military, LPN surgical assistant or surgical technologist training completion, by hire date
  • BLS for healthcare providers certification 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
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Internal Number: 2020-63866
About Fairview Health Services
Together with the University of Minnesota and University of Minnesota Physicians we have created M Health Fairview. M Health Fairview is the newly expanded collaboration among the University of Minnesota, University of Minnesota Physicians, and Fairview Health Services. The healthcare system combines the best of academic and community medicine — expanding access to world-class, breakthrough care through our 10 hospitals and 60 clinics.Fairview Health Services (fairview.org) is an award-winning, nonprofit health system providing exceptional care across the full spectrum of health care services. Fairview is one of the most comprehensive and geographically accessible systems in the state, with 10 hospitals—including an academic medical center and long-term care hospital—serving the greater Twin Cities metro area.Its broad continuum also includes 60 primary care clinics, specialty clinics, senior living communities, retail and specialty pharmacies, pharmacy benefit management services, rehabilitation centers, counseling and home health care services, medical transportation, an integrated provider network and health insurer PreferredOne. In partnership with the University of Minnesota, ...Fairview’s 32,000 employees and 2,400 affiliated providers embrace innovation to drive a healthier future through healing, discovery and education.
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