Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the OR n’s Hospital in Maplewood, MN. The Cardiovascular Surgical Technician receives a $2.50/hour augmentation. This position will work 0.8 FTE (64 hours every two weeks). Shift length is 8 hours on the day/evening shift, with rotating weekends and holidays. As a Surgical Technologist, you will assist in surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, arranging and passing instruments to surgeons, and ensuring a sterile environment under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.

You will support the surgical team and maintain safety and efficiency in the OR. Cases include, but are not limited to, general, dental, ear/nose/throat, endoscopy, vascular, thoracic, open heart, orthopedics, neurology, bariatrics, solid organ transplant, gynecologic, colorectal, urology, plastics, and Da Vinci robotics.

• Supplying appropriate instruments, sutures, and specialty items.
• Maintaining aseptic technique during all sterile procedures.
• Ensuring accurate identification and handling of specimens.
• Counting all required sponges, sharps, and instruments.
• Assuring availability and accurate functioning of supplies and equipment.
• Modifying clinical interventions based on population served.
• Nurturing a culture of improvement, efficiency, and innovative thinking.
• Anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
• Following appropriate action in emergency situations.

• Complete one of the following by hire date:
  • Military Surgical Assistant; OR
  • LPN (licensed in MN) Surgical Assistant; OR
  • Surgical Technologist training
  • At least 1 year of Cardiovascular experience as a Surgical Technologist
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers or ability to obtain by hire date.

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program.
• AST certification or certification eligible at time of hire.
• 1 to 3 years of surgical tech experience.

• Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of the population served.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate outcomes and interventions.

• Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Prioritize and multi‑task in a complex work environment.

Fairview offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, PTO, Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more. Please follow this link for additional information: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./noncontract

Pay is determined by skills, knowledge, education, experience, and market conditions. Our organization prioritizes pay equity and internal team equity when making offers. Hiring at the maximum of the posted range is not typical.

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.