Riverwood Healthcare Center·Aitkin County, Minnesota
Responsible for preparing sterile instruments and equipment to support surgical procedures across all patient age groups. The role involves maintaining the sterile field and anticipating the needs of the surgical team.
This position is responsible for preparing and providing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment to support surgical procedures. The role involves maintaining the sterile field, anticipating, and responding to the needs of the surgical team. It requires providing care and assistance to patients of all ages, including newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist Program, or
Minimum of 2 years of surgical scrub experience with related clinical training (e.g., LPN, Military).
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent professional certification is preferred.
American Heart Association BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.
If Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), must maintain an active Minnesota LPN license.
At Riverwood Healthcare, treating our patients well starts with treating our employees well. We provide a culture that reflects the friendly, more relaxed atmosphere of the communities we serve. Our staff are welcoming and supportive of one another.
Depending on eligibility, there are a wide-variety of benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, wellness benefits with on-site fitness center, and a time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.
Offers of employment from Riverwood Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
Riverwood Healthcare Center is a 25-bed Critical Access hospital with three full-service clinics in Aitkin, McGregor, and Garrison. Riverwood has recently expanded its footprint in Aitkin with a state-of-the-art surgical center.
Just two hours from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro, this is an opportunity to live and work where others play in the heart of Minnesota’s Northwoods and beautiful lakes country. Enjoy access to an abundance of natural wonders, including lakes, rivers and streams, state parks, wildlife refuges, and ATV and bike trails for all your outdoor recreational activities.
0.9 (72 hours PPP)
Requires graduation from an accredited Surgical Technologist program or at least 2 years of surgical scrub experience. BLS certification is required, and CST certification or an active LPN license is preferred.
Market context
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