Surgical Technologist
Fairview Health Services·Linwood Township, Minnesota
Fairview Health Services·Linwood Township, Minnesota
As a Surgical Technologist, you will assist in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room and passing instruments to surgeons. You will also ensure a sterile environment and support the surgical team in maintaining safety and efficiency.
Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist at Wyoming Lakes Hospital located in Wyoming, MN.
This is a 0.6 FTE, benefits-eligible opening on day shift, 12 hour shifts, every Saturday and Sunday, 7AM - 7PM, no weekend call.
This position offers a $4500 New Hire Sign-On Bonus and a generous relocation bonus up to $5000.
As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll assist in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging, and passing instruments to surgeons, and ensuring a sterile environment under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
You’ll play a crucial role in supporting the surgical team and maintaining the safety and efficiency of the operating room.
As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for: Supplying appropriate instruments, suture, and specialty items.
Maintaining aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
Ensuring accurate identification and handling of specimens.
Counting all required sponges, sharps, and instruments.
Assists other members of the team with terminal cleaning of room in readiness of next patient.
Aligns with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures, and standards.
Cultivates a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
Assuring availability and accurate functioning of supplies and equipment.
Modifying clinical interventions based on population served.
Nurturing a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
Anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
Following appropriate action in emergency situations.
Required Qualifications: Complete one of the following by hire date: Military Surgical Assistant; OR Surgical Technologist training Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers (or ability to obtain by hire date)
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.
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Candidates must complete either military surgical assistant training or surgical technologist training by the hire date, along with Basic Life Support certification. Preferred qualifications include graduation from an accredited program and 1 to 3 years of surgical tech experience.
Market context
In Minnesota, surgical technologists are typically in demand across hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, especially where teams need reliable sterile technique and support for varied procedures. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can handle 10-hour shifts and travel between surgery centers as needed. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your fit by matching your sterile-technique experience and schedule flexibility to the posting.
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