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Surgical Technologist

Fairview Health Services·Edina, Minnesota

Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 19 days ago
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About the role

Assist in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging instruments, and maintaining a sterile environment. Support the surgical team by anticipating surgeon needs and ensuring the accurate handling of specimens and supplies.

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room at Fairview Southdale Hospital located in Edina, 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 be working 0.9 FTE (72 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours on the day/evening/night shift. This position will also work every third weekend, onsite call required.
  • About our
  • Operating
  • Room at
  • Southdale: Our surgeries include, but are not limited to, Open Heart, Neuro, Orthopedic, Generals, Da Vinci, Cardiovascular, Cysto, Colorectal, Urology, OB, Specialty Eye Cases, ENT, Neuro and Spine Surgery. Occasional weeknight on-call and every third weekend call rotation with 30-minute response time. Staffed for 315 beds hospital wide with the OR and same-day surgery departments having a combined total of 24 rooms. We serve a diverse group of patients, mainly adults, averaging 20,000 cases per year.
  • 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. Excellent communication skills. The ability to prioritize and multi-task in a complex work 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

Requires completion of Surgical Technologist training, Military Surgical Assistant, or OR LPN licensure, along with BLS certification. Preference is given to graduates of accredited programs with AST certification and 1-3 years of experience.

  • professional certificate
  • Multi-tasking
  • Communication Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Prioritization
  • Patient Safety
  • Specimen Handling
  • Emergency Response
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Sterile Environment Maintenance
  • Surgical Instrumentation

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Edina, Minnesota
Posted
Jul 8, 2026
Closes
May 27, 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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Market context

Minnesota surgical technologist demand remains steady

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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