Surgical Technologist or LPN - Surgery

Facility: Bemidji Medical Center
Location: Bemidji, MN
Address: 1300 Anne St NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly

Hours:

32.00
Salary Range: $28.18 - $43.05
Pay Info: Sign On Bonus Available for Eligible Applicants!
Union Position: Yes

Surgical Technologist Pay Range: $32.74 - $43.05

LPN Pay Range: $28.18 - $41.29

Sign On Bonus:

Surgical Technologist - $5,000

LPN - $2,000

Surgical Technologist:
Surgical technologists are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients.

LPN:
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides professional nursing care for patients of all ages. Functions in a structured care setting and adheres to the policies and procedures established by Sanford. Surgical Technologist:

• Provide assistance to the surgeon during surgical procedures, including preparing and organizing operating room instruments and supplies.
• Anticipate the surgeons needs during a procedure.

• Family atmosphere with friendly staff and providers
• Flexible shifts
• Opportunities for advancement

• A graduate of a Surgical Technology program.
• National certification required at time of hire or within 6 months of hire.

We are looking for employees who want to GROW THE GOOD with us. It takes all of us to make a difference!

Follows all standard operating procedures (SOP) and policies, infection prevention and control guidelines. Able to recognize potential and actual processing errors, and notify leadership and follow up according to procedure or instruction. Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner and maintains continuity in work flow. Responsible for use of technologies such as copy and fax machine, internet, handheld devices, electronic medical records, instrument tracking systems, inventory management systems, email and Microsoft Office.

Assists in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care that meets the mission and goals of quality care and service excellence ists with assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, or documenting the care of patients. This care will be delivered in accordance with established standards of performance. Will work under the supervision and delegation authority of a surgeon, and in some cases other clinical licensed professionals, to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive and non-invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety.

Accurately accounts for items used during a procedure and maintains an organized sterile field facilitates accountability for all items during and after a procedure. Demonstrates knowledge in the theory and application of the principles of asepsis and sterile technique to combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation and tools and technologies to facilitate a provider's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Actively participates in safety measures, maintains an organized sterile field, as well as maintains awareness of the location of all supplies needed for the course of the procedure. Prepares the surgical environment before procedures; ensuring that supplies and dedicated devices are sterile and ready for surgery, as well clipping, transporting, positioning, and ensuring aseptic incision sites. The surgical technologist may also assist in the preparation of patients prior to procedures.

Makes minor adjustments to avoid instrument malfunctions and keeps them in operating condition. May conduct sterile and unsterile supply quality assurance checks are according to sterilization principles before procedure. Verifies the completeness of items when returned from the surgical site. Participates in reconciliation activities. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships and well-developed critical thinking skills; must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and must be able to adjust to changes in duties with minimal notice, as the schedule…