Mohs Surgical Technician - Dermatology

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits

Highlights Medical: Multiple plan options.

Dental

Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

Vision

Retirement

Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

• Performs in the role of assistant to the surgeon during operative and invasive procedures during the planned workday and on call.
• Demonstrates knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
• Under the direction of the surgeon, performs responsibilities that will include patient positioning, tissue handling, retracting, bleeding control including vessel clamping, cauterizing and tying, stapling, suturing and dressing application.
• Team member who provides direct and indirect patient care when caring for patients in the clinic setting.
• Provides care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care; meets the communication needs of patient and family; provides care that reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations, under the supervision of a physician.
• Maintains regulatory requirements, policies, procedures and standards.
• Communicates with physicians and team members about patient's clinical condition, including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.

Qualifications

• Graduate of surgical technologist program (or equivalency ex. military); or graduate of surgical first assistant program; or prior employment in the role of surgical scrub tech or surgical first assistant.
• Minimum one year employment in the role of scrub tech in an OR or surgical first assistant preferred.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to perform effectively on teams.
• Ability to perform effectively in stressful situations .Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred.
• Current BLS certification.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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