Surgical Technologist (Procedure Center)

Accessible. Advanced. Efficient.That's how University of Minnesota Health representatives describe a new, 318,000-square-foot University of Minnesota Health Clinics and Surgery Center. Ranked #2 in the state of Minnesota, our Ambulatory Surgery Center servesas a catalyst for the expansion of our extraordinary patient care and innovative research. Patient needs and the principles of access, innovation and cost-effective care have been incorporated at every level. Our Ambulatory Surgery Center strives for a collaborative, inclusive, and supportive environment where employees are able to find career growth as well as work-life balance. The Surgical Technologist assists the surgical team in care of patients in the procedure room by arranging instruments, lights and other equipment while insuring sterility and cleanliness.Prepares patient for procedures, passes instruments during procedure, assists in post-operative cleanup and transfer of patient to recovery room. This surgical technologist is under the guidance and direction of the nursing team to accomplish a variety of delegated tasks such as equipment and supply set-up, collection of specimens, cleaning and disinfecting of equipment and scopes, including the documentation of cleaning and disinfection processes. Monitors patients during local procedures.Confirms supplies are stocked and available, and they will turn over rooms when a case breaks, moving equipment as needed. What you will do as a Surgical Technologist (Procedure Center): Assist with preparing patients for procedures including vital signs and screening questions. Transport patients within the department. Assist the provider during procedures:handling forceps, snares, tomes, baskets and balloons under the guidance of the provider. Reprocesses and maintains equipment according to standards of infection prevention. Transports contaminated equipment to the sterile processing department and obtains scopes for subsequent cases. Turns over rooms between patients/procedures. Restocks supplies following standard work Assures proper identification and handling of specimens. Assists in transfer/positioning of patients. Cleans, replenishes and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed. What you will need: 2 years of operating room experience with knowledge of AORN standards. Ability to effectively use technology and medical/surgical terminology. Knowledge of safe surgery processes. Ability to work effectively surgical team and anticipates next steps. 'Excellent verbal communication skills. Strong interpersonal, collaboration and organizational skills. Preferred qualifications: Preferred endoscopy tech experience. Location: 909 Fulton St. SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Hours: 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday within the hours of 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Benefits: This is a fully benefit eligible position: Competitive wages, Healthcare (including vision & dental), 401K, parking & tuition assistance and more! University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians), a non-profit organization headquartered in Minneapolis, seeks motivated individuals for both clinical and non-clinical roles to drive innovation in health and medicine. Our inclusive culture offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and the opportunity for career development in the exciting field of health care to over 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers, and 2,200 health professionals and staff across Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employmen . UMPhysicians is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Military Friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Created: 2024-11-02