Casual Surgical Technologist

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Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not‑for‑profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota serves kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free‑standing hospitals, nine primary‑care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites.

As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Visit childrens

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Children’s – Minnetonka is a multi‑specialty ambulatory surgery center consisting of five operating rooms. The center is the first and only in Minnesota to be verified as a Level I Children’s Surgery Center by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Children’s Surgery Verification Quality Improvement Program. The pre/post‑op staff rotates working in three areas:
Play Wait (admitting), PACU (post‑op recovery) and PH II (recovery, discharge). Our nurses handle all specialties in a fast‑paced outpatient setting, meeting the needs of children ages 3 months to 20 years before and after surgery.

The Surgical Technologist is an integral member of the patient care team. The surgical technologist provides highly skilled intra‑operative technical expertise and care for the surgical patient through planning and implementation of the needs of the surgical procedure. The wide variety of skills include assisting the surgeon, setting up and scrubbing all surgical procedures, and may specialize in a specific field such as cardiac or neurological surgery, or act as a laser specialist participating in specialty procedures outside the operating room.

Functions as a call team member for all emergency procedures. The surgical technologist operates as the sterile team member on all surgical procedures, responsible for aseptic technique and maintaining a sterile field while constantly anticipating surgeons’ needs.

• Apply understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology to assist surgeons with surgical procedures.
• Proficient in the application of sterile technique in all aspects of patient care.
• Competent in the use of surgical instruments, supplies and equipment to provide patient care, with the ability to troubleshoot malfunctions as they arise.
• Function as preceptor/mentor to the scrub role for new surgical technologists and registered nurses.
• Communicate effectively as a team member, working collaboratively with the surgical team of physicians, nurses and anesthesia team.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program.
• Surgical Technologist certification preferred, but not required.
• BLS certified.

The posted salary represents a market‑competitive range based on salary‑survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates, we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role, the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate, internal equity and organizational needs.

In addition to your salary, this position may be eligible for medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits. Positions requiring night, weekend or on‑call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I‑9, Employment Eligibility Verification.

Children’s Minnesota is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.