Job description
The Surgical Technologist practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse in an autonomous and collegial manner, integrating, critical thinking skills, commitment, creativity and caring.
Education/Experience:
- Post-secondary education preferred.
Special Knowledge/Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
- Must be certified through one of the following Surgical Technologist Programs: CST (https://nbstsa.org/examinations-cst.html) or NCCT (https://www.ncctinc.com/General/VerifyCertification.aspx) at time of hire or obtain the certification within 12 months of hire.
- Practical knowledge of basic surgical instrumentation and equipment of orthopedic surgical procedures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization methods.
- Demonstrated knowledge of age related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
- Currently validated CPR skills preferred.
Additional Information:
This is for a 1.0 FTE, 10 hour, Day/Evening Position in Methodist Hospital Operating Room. Position will rotate weekends per departmental need, including up to every other weekend. Call may be required on off shifts and weekends per departmental need. Position will participate in Holiday Rotation.
Education/Experience:
- Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technology Program
Special Knowledge/Skills/Certifications/Licenses:
- Must be certified through one of the following Surgical Technologist Certification Programs; CST (https://nbstsa.org/examinations-cst.html) or NCCT (https://www.ncctinc.com/General/VerifyCertification.aspx), at time of hire or will obtain the certification within 12 months of hire.
- Existing applicants who are grandfathered into Methodist Operating Room will be considered, regardless of Certification Status.
The Surgical Technologist at Methodist OR:
- Practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse in an autonomous and collegial manner; while integrating clinical thinking skills, commitment, creativity and caring for our patient population.
- Demonstrates practical knowledge of surgical instrumentation and equipment found in Everyman cases, as well as demonstrates the ability to perform, or to pursue education to learn how to perform, Everyman cases. Skills will be assessed on an ongoing basis to determine where further training is necessary, as well as if the Surgical Tech is a candidate to Scrub for Specialty Assignments such as to CV, Robotic Surgery, Ortho, Neuro, etc.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization methods.
- Demonstrated knowledge of age related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure safety of patients.
- Currently validated CPR skills preferred.
The Organization
At Park Nicollet you're part of something bigger. We're a member of the HealthPartners organization, an award-winning integrated health care system comprised of several organizations. HealthPartners includes a team of 21,000 people dedicated to making a difference for our members, patients and the community. Whether you want to work in direct patient care, or support those who do, you will find a vast variety of job opportunities. Here, your contributions help to improve lives and impact health care for the better. If you want to make a difference, we want you on our team.
Park Nicollet Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: Our mission is to improve health and well-being in partnership with our members, patients and community.
Vision: Health as it could be, affordability as it must be, through relationships built on trust.
Values:
- Excellence We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
- Compassion We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
- Partnership We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
- Integrity We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.
What makes us unique?
At Park Nicollet, we never forget why we're here. Your health and well-being is our top priority and is at the forefront of everything we do. We believe outstanding health care is delivered when we merge the science and intellect of medicine with the compassion, spirit and humanity of our hearts. We refer to this as "Head + Heart, Together," and it exists to inspire constant improvement and lasting success. We achieve this by partnering with patients and families in everything from care decisions to service and facility design. As we work together as a unified team, we engage patients, families and the community, and put them at the center of everything we do.
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