Summit Orthopedics·Eagan, Minnesota
The Surgical Technologist prepares the operating room and sterile field while anticipating the needs of the surgical team during invasive procedures. They are responsible for maintaining sterile techniques, managing instrumentation, and ensuring patient safety through correct identification and site verification.
At Summit Orthopedics, we recognize the impact each member of the Summit Family has on one another and on our patients every day. Join a patient-first environment where our values — Better together, Own it, Nimble, Excellence, and Service — are lived down to our BONES. At Summit, team members feel respected, valued, and connected to meaningful work, contributing to a collaborative, community-centered culture built on mutual respect and enjoyment.
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 full-time position based at our Eagan Surgery Center. 10 hour weekday shifts with a rotating schedule and variable start times. Must be flexible to float to other surgery centers as needed.
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur
Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri
Demonstrates 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.
Anticipate needs of the surgical team and provide 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 procedure.
Segregates hazardous waste and disposes of it correctly.
May assist in the reprocessing of surgical instrumentation, if qualified to do so.
Cleans 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.
Summit's hiring range for this position is $32.60 to $40.75 per hour.
The hired candidate may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials and/or deferred compensation.
In addition to our base salary, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package that aligns with our vision of leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
This includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, paid time off and 401(k)/profit sharing retirement plan.
If you are hired at Summit, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills, education, experience, and internal equity.
Summit Orthopedics provides the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin with the full spectrum of orthopedic care including sub-specialty clinics, walk-in care at our Orthopedic Urgent Care clinics, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays at our Care Suites. Our expert team of physicians, surgeons, physician assistants, certified athletic trainers and therapists are part of the 1200+ employees who partner to provide quality care designed to support a healthier, more active lifestyle.
Summit Orthopedics is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations of federal, state and local governing boards and/or agencies.
Candidates must possess expertise in sterile and aseptic techniques and a strong knowledge of human anatomy and surgical procedures. Flexibility is required to work rotating 10-hour shifts and float between different surgery centers.
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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