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Surgical Technologist - Woodwinds L&D

Fairview Health Services·Woodbury, Minnesota

Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

The Surgical Technologist assists in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, managing instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment. Additionally, the role supports maternity patient care needs, including vitals collection and newborn hearing screenings.

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the Labor and Delivery Department at Woodwinds Hospital, located in Woodbury, MN. 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.

Schedule

  • This position will work 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks).
  • The shift length will be 8 hours on the evening shift (3PM-11:30PM), every other weekend, no call. Holiday rotation is required.
  • About our
  • Delivery
  • Room at
  • Woodwinds: Woodwinds maternity care center has approximately 2,000 deliveries annually! The OB surg tech will assist in all c-section cases occurring in the maternity OR. A typical shift case load is often 1-2 cases per shift. This role will assist in patient care needs for patients on the maternity department, such as collecting vitals, weights, and completing ADLs for patients. Conduct hearing screenings for newborns. This role will assist in daily cleaning and stocking of labor equipment in the department to meet patient care needs Woodwinds has 82 beds in total so if you are looking for a small, community hospital, this is the perfect position for you! We have a family-like atmosphere amongst our team with a healthy, accepting culture, walking paths, and a piano player in the grand area. Free Parking!
  • 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. 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 LPN (licensed in MN) Surgical Assistant; OR Surgical Technologist training Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers (or ability to obtain by hire date)

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Benefit Overview

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 foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

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 Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Military Surgical Assistant credential, LPN license in MN, or completion of a Surgical Technologist training program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required by the hire date.

  • professional certificate
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Emergency response
  • Aseptic technique
  • Instrument preparation
  • Surgical assistance
  • Specimen handling
  • Sterile environment maintenance
  • Surgical instrument sterilization
  • Operating room safety
  • Newborn hearing screening
  • Patient vitals collection

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Woodbury, Minnesota
Posted
May 26, 2026
Closes
Apr 6, 2027
Application
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Fairview Health Services

Fairview Health Services is Minnesota’s choice for healthcare. We’re an industry-leading, award-winning, nonprofit offering a full network of healthcare services. Our broad network is designed to be ready for our patients’ every need, while delivering quality care with...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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