Surgical Technologist

As the Surgical Technologist, you’ll function as an integral member of the surgical team. With your expertise in theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique, you’ll combine your knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and technologies to facilitate a physician’s performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.This is a part-time role based at the Eagan Surgery Center but may float to other locations. This role is currently scheduled for 10-hour shifts (subject to change). Flexibility to float to other surgery centers as needed.Week 2 Schedule: Monday, Thursday, FridayDemonstrates knowledge and practice of sterile techniques in the surgical suite.Prepares the operating room, sterile field/table for planned procedure.Follows standard procedures/protocols in the preparation of the environment for the surgical procedure.Anticipates needs of the surgical team and provides appropriate instrumentation when needed.Confines/contains contaminated instrumentation and equipment.Participates in all events required to positively identify the correct patient, the correct planned procedure, and the correct surgical site.Participates in providing the patient the best surgical experience possible.Verifies the presence of correct implants, as needed, prior to beginning the procedure.Segregates hazardous waste and disposes of it correctly.May assist in the reprocessing of surgical instrumentation, if qualified to do so.Cleans the operating room per facility requirements.Maintains physician preference cards as up-to-date.Accurately and promptly completes unusual occurrence reporting when necessary.Participates in the evaluation of new supplies and equipment and instrumentation.Accepts and understands the role of the CST in emergency situations.

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