Surgical Technologist - Casual

Job Overview Fairview has an immediate opening for a surgical technologist in the operating room at the Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, MN. This is a casual opening, meaning there are no guaranteed or scheduled shifts, and this opening is not eligible for benefits. 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. About our OR at Ridges Our 150-bed community-based hospital currently has 11 OR Rooms, averaging over 7,500 cases/year. Our OR specializes in areas including: Spine, Ortho, OB‑GYN, General, ENT, Plastic, Urology, and Da Vinci. Our call response time is 30 minutes and it is a weekend. Increased flexibility! Limited Call schedule (1 out of 6 weekends). Responsibilities 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 EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status #J-18808-Ljbffr