Gillette Children's·Saint Paul, Minnesota
The Surgical Technologist ensures safe patient care during surgical procedures by following aseptic standards and preparing the operating room with necessary instruments. They collaborate with the healthcare team and surgeons to implement seamless care plans for patients and families.
We are hiring for a Surgical Technologist to join our surgical services team! This is a .75 FTE (60 hours per pay period), benefit eligible opportunity. Schedule works primarily Monday-Friday, 10 hour shifts with On-call requirements at our Main Campus in St. Paul, MN.
Incumbents in this position, under the direction of a Registered Nurse (R.N.), participate in the delivery of patient care which maximizes outcomes in a manner consistent with the hospitals and department’s mission, philosophies and in accordance with professional practice standards. Incumbents ensure safe patient care during a surgical procedure through the use of appropriate planning and implementation of patient care.
Compensation & Benefits Information
The hourly wage for this opportunity is $35.50/hour to $49.21/hour, with a median wage of $41.00/hour.
Pay is dependent on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity.
Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees.
Gillette supports career progression and offers a competitive benefits package that includes a retirement savings match, tuition and certification reimbursement, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits for .5 FTE and above.
A $1.50 weekend/ $1.50 evening/ $3.00 night differential is available for this position.
Core Responsibilities and Duties
Participates in the delivery of family focused patient care which optimizes the patient’s health status and outcomes by ensuring safe patient care during a surgical procedure.
Follows standards of aseptic practice by prioritizing care and delivering appropriate care.
Practices in a competent manner which promotes a safe and therapeutic environment.
Maintains competency in all areas of the skills checklist and demonstrates flexibility in responding to unanticipated events/ changes in assignments and scheduling rooms.
Initiates appropriate follow-up strategies.
Advance technical skills with new equipment and procedures as changes occur.
Prepares and plans for each surgical procedure in a manner consistent with the hospital and department’s mission, philosophies, and in accordance with professional practice standards.
Completes an initial data collection that is thorough and accurate.
Prepares operating room with all instruments, supplies and equipment necessary for individual procedures utilizing the data collected.
Places patient/family needs above other needs.
Communicates and collaborates with healthcare team members as appropriate to implement a seamless plan of care.
Communicates changes within specialty services for each case needs.
Is a positive team player utilizing open communication with all members of the care team and is readily available to help out.
Confirms case needs with surgeon before case start.
Participates in activities that promote professional growth, ease of access, quality improvement and patient satisfaction.
Gillette Children's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of an individual's race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation or gender identity, military status or any other class protected by federal, state or local laws.
Gillette Children’s is a global beacon of care for patients with brain, bone and movement conditions that start in childhood. Our research, treatment and supportive technologies enable every child to lead a full life defined by their dreams, not their diagnoses.
To learn more about working at Gillette Children's, please visit https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers [https://www.gillettechildrens.org/careers].
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited surgical technology school with current certifications as a Surgical Technologist and BLS for Healthcare Providers. Prior experience in pediatrics is preferred.
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