Surgical Technologist

Surgical Technologist

Minnesota Eye Consultants (MEC) is one of the premiere eye care practices in the nation. We believe in One Team, All In. The culture at MEC is one of excellence and teamwork. We are passionate about patient care and dedicated to improving quality of life through life-changing vision procedures and treatments. MN Eye Consultants is currently hiring for a full-time (32-40 hours/week) Surgical Technologist for our Ambulatory Surgery Center in Bloomington.

SUMMARY

The Surgical Technologist prepares supplies, equipment and instrumentation for each surgery performed in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). The Surgical Technologist will assist the physician with the maintenance of the sterile field and all supplies for each surgery. These individuals also assist the Nurse Manager in the maintenance of supply inventory. Starting pay is $35.00-38.00/hour.

LOCATION/SCHEDULE

This position will be based in Bloomington and is 0.8-1.0 FTE (approximately 32-40 hours/week). Hours vary between 6am-4pm, Monday - Friday. While Bloomington is designated as the home location, travel may be required to all Minnesota Eye locations: Blaine, Crosstown, Minnetonka and Woodbury.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Gathers needed procedure appropriate supplies for each surgery.
• Opens surgical supplies, sets up sterile field and maintains sterile field using aseptic technique. Identifies any break in sterile technique.
• Anticipates the surgeons needs and requests appropriate supplies prior to their immediate need.
• Updates surgeon preference cards as needed.
• Reports missing or malfunctioning equipment and instruments to the RN in a timely manner.
• Operates equipment required to perform job in a safe and efficient manner.
• Performs sharp and sponge counts with the RN according to policy.
• Disposes of sharps and hazardous materials according to policy and utilizes PPE.
• Washes and reprocesses instrumentation according to established standards and ASC policy.
• Organizes storage area for instruments and supplies under the direction of the Nurse Manager.
• Labels medication on the sterile field. Accounts for and verifies amounts, reporting totals to both the surgeon and the RN circulator.
• Maintains knowledge of commonly used local anesthetics, antibiotics, and topical hemostats.
• Assist RN as directed with physician orders according to patient needs.
• Assists in initial Operating Room (OR) set up, including wet mopping floor and wiping down all flat surfaces and assists in initial decontamination room set up.
• Cleans OR with appropriate disinfecting agents.
• Assists in end of day clean up procedures.
• Participates in staff meetings and in-services, accurately maintaining education file.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and a minimum of one year.
• Current BCLS certification required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
• Surgical Technologist certification is strongly preferred.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Other Benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Life/AD&D, Disability, Commuter, Dependent Care, Adoption & Surrogate, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts