Certified Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) - Owatonna en Olmsted Medical Center

1.0 FTE - Day/Eve Shifts (FTE is flexible based on candidate preference)

Starting wage - $29.62 - $37.03 (based on experience)

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off 
• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program
• Surgical technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)
• BLS certified within 90 days of hire

Job Responsibilities:

• Sets up sterile back table and Mayo stand with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the surgical procedure.
• Performs initial counts procedure with the RN circulator.
• Assists team members with gowning and gloving.
• Assists with draping and establishing of sterile field.
• Actively participates in surgical timeout.
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions on the sterile field.
• Holds retractors as directed by the surgeon.
• Applies suction and sponges to the operative site as needed.
• Cuts suture material as directed by the surgeon.
• May apply electrocautery to forceps and clamps on bleeders.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Prepares and passes off specimens.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for sterilization.
• Assists other members of the team with room turnover.
• Performs work duties in a dependable manner.
• Demonstrates open communication; team oriented.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Maintains ongoing self-development.
• Acts in a professional manner.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling instruments and pans throughout the sterilization process.
• Performs repetitive motions throughout shift.
• May function in the role of surgical first assistant with additional education and training.
• May assist RN circulator (e.g. obtaining additional instruments, supplies, and equipment) if necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.