Surgical Technician OI

Base pay range

$31.92/hr – $43.49/hr

Schedule:

5 or 10 hour shifts, bi‑weekly pay period.

This position is responsible for providing surgical patient care and related services in the operating room under the supervision of the RN circulator to ensure a safe and efficient surgical environment.

• Assesses surgical procedures and patient‑specific requirements with the circulating nurse to ensure proper preparation of the operating room.
• Prepares and maintains the sterile operating field for the duration of each surgical procedure.
• Assists the surgeon as needed during the intra‑operative procedure (does not include opening and closing, dissecting tissue, removing tissue, harvesting grafts, transplanting tissue, administering anesthesia, implanting devices or placing invasive lines).
• Assists with room turnover in O.R. suites between cases.
• Performs accurate instrument, sponge, needle, and blade count.
• Assists the surgeon during operative procedures with other duties within scope of practice, such as holding retractors, assembling surgical instruments and equipment, cutting suture material as directed by surgeon, attaching drains to suction apparatus, and applying dressing.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate to position.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers, other health professionals and colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduate from an approved Surgical Technician program or Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

• Knowledge of sterile technique and handling of sterile equipment.
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions.
• Preparation and maintenance of a sterile field.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team.
• Ability to work and multi‑task in a high‑stress and fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations and diverse patient populations.
• Ability to communicate in English for effective written and verbal correspondence to complete job functions as mentioned above.

• Obtain Surgical Technician Certification within six months of hire (grandfathered if hired before 4/2015) or Current Practical Nurse licensure in Minnesota; if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process.
• Current CPR certification or obtain as soon as possible after hire date.

• Previous surgical experience in a hospital or similar healthcare setting.

Many factors are considered when determining compensation, such as the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge and skills, along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market‑competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.  to view the benefits available.

CST certification.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care