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Surgical Technologist
| Company | Allina Health |
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| Location | St Paul, MN, USA |
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| Salary | $34.52 – $45.92 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Junior |
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Requirements
- Associate’s or Vocational degree graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: Certified Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 1 year of hire, or Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification within 1 year of hire
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association, Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Responsibilities
- Participates as a surgical team member
- Prepares the OR and sets up for procedures
- Identifies supplies, instruments and equipment needed
- Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff, using electrical equipment and instruments correctly
- Follows aseptic technique standards of practice
- Complies with regulatory requirements for point of use care of instruments
- Handles medications and specimens following policies/procedures
- Assists the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures
- Maintains a sterile field
- Anticipates needs for instruments, equipment and other supplies
- Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately
- Accounts for all instruments and items on the field
- Communicates to physician and circulator when needs arise during the surgical intervention
- Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year of Surgical Technologist experience
