Certified Surgical Tech (CST) - General (Varied) Maple Grove

***CURRENTLY OFFERING A *** SIGN-ON BONUS FOR 1+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE; *** SIGN-ON BONUS FOR LESS THAN A YEAR OF EXPERIENCE (2-YEAR COMMITMENT REQUIRED)***
Salary Range: ***/hour - ***/hour
25% Perm Placement Fee

The Surgical Technologist at Maple Grove Hospital facilitates the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures. The Surgical Technologist provides assistance and support to the surgeon and operative team to ensure a safe environment, properly functioning equipment, adherence to surgical concepts and infection control principles for the customer who may include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Actively and consistently demonstrates the mission, vision, values and guiding principles of Maple Grove Hospital.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Assists the surgeon during operative procedures with other duties within scope of practice, such as holding retractors, cutting suture material as directed by surgeon, connecting drains to suction apparatus, and applying dressing.
2. Creates a safe customer environment by implementing surgical asepsis, sterile technique, surgical conscience, universal precautions, and all customer safety procedures.
3. Cares for instrument and equipment before, during and after surgery to ensure proper functioning of the instruments and equipment for future use.
4. Participates in Quality Improvement activities to ensure exceptional care for surgical services customers and families.
5. Recognizes emergency situations and responds promptly and effectively.
6. Collaborates with other health care providers to ensure optimal outcomes for customers.
7. Evaluates one's own practice in relation to professional standards of practice and relevant statues and regulations.
8. Recognizes and complies with legal regulatory, accrediting and procedural requirements related to area of responsibility.
9. Understands and follows principles and standards as outlined in Maple Grove Hospital's Code of Conduct.
10. Protects customer and team member privacy and only accesses customer and/or team member related information as needed to perform job duties.
11. Reports violations or areas of concern to leader or Corporate Compliance Officer via established methods of communication.
Benefits package may include:
North Memorial Health offers a competitive benefits package that is comprehensive, supporting team members through health, financial, career growth and work/life balance goals.
Team member and dependent health and dental insurance plans.
Team member and dependent options for life insurance, up to five times the annual salary.
Short-term and long-term disability plans.
Health Savings Account.
Team member pharmacy.
Medication Therapy Management Services.
Employee Assistance Program.
Team member health clinic services.
Team member fitness centers located at North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale and Maple Grove Hospital.
Generous paid time off (PTO) plans.
Retirement savings plans, including up to a 4 percent match for team member 401(k) contributions.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
529 college savings plan.
Team member credit union.
Personal financial education and planning services.
Child adoption assistance.
Education tuition reimbursement.
Career development programs.
Community volunteer program.
Matching gift program.
Flex time.
Job sharing.
Compressed workweek.
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
By submitting your applicant to this need you are acknowledging that you have checked and have no inclination that your candidate has applied directly to this position. Any candidate that has applied directly is not eligible to be onboarded through an agency.
Graduate from an accredited Associate degree surgical technologist program. - Required
Certified Surgical Technologist(CST) through governing body, i.e. National Board Surgical Technologists (NBST), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); or obtained within 12 months of hire. - Required
Current BLS certification. - Required
1 year previous Surgical Technologist experience preferred. Willing to consider, in lieu of experience, a new grad Surgical Technologist that has successfully completed clinical experience.
Solid PC skills to include MS applications, Internet, etc. - Required
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
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ABOUT THE FACILITY
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North Memorial Health started as a single hospital in 1954 by a doctor that wanted to do things differently-do things better. Today, that inventive spirit continues throughout our 27 specialty and primary care clinics, home care offerings, medical transportation services and two hospitals-North Memorial Health Hospital and Maple Grove Hospital-not to mention the 900+ doctors and 5,000+ team members that are dedicated to delivering a more connected experience for our customers. By providing better experiences, where you are in control, you can live your most vibrant life.
At North Memorial Health, you're part of an inclusive health family that is rooted in our values of relationships, inventiveness, and accountability. Empathy and care are at the heart of North's culture which is designed to actively support each team member's wellbeing and growth. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we embrace the unique contributions and experiences of each person. Together, we empower customers to achieve their best health.