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University of Minnesota Physicians (M Physicians) is a non-profit organization seeking driven individuals in both clinical and non-clinical areas to help transform health and medicine. Headquartered in Minneapolis, our organization employs more than 1,200 physicians, 300 advanced practice providers and 2,200 health professionals and staff throughout Minnesota and beyond. Join us on a mission to advance medicine. 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. Our Ambulatory Surgery and Procedure Center has 10 operating rooms and 6 procedure rooms and last year we cared for almost 13,000 patients. The Surgical Technologist assists the surgical team in care of patients in the operating room by arranging instruments, lights and other equipment while insuring sterility and cleanliness.Prepares patient for surgery, passes instruments during procedure, assists in post-operative cleanup and transfer of patient to recovery room. They will also provide patient care services appropriate to the age of the patients served during their shift of duty in collaboration with the OR RN.Adheres to standards of nursing practice and patient care, correct use of supplies/equipment and maintenance of the surgical suite under the direction of an OR RN. Option of a .5 - 1.0 FTE available. No weekends, holidays or call work.* Surgical Technologist Overview: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Serves as scrub person during operative procedures Anticipates surgeon's needs Supplies appropriate instruments, suture and specialty items. Maintains aseptic technique during all sterile procedures. Assures proper identification and handling of specimens. Completes all required sponge, sharps and instrument counts. Assists in transfer/positioning of patients. Assures availability and proper functioning of supplies and equipment. Assembles and adjusts equipment. Cleans, replenishes and sterilizes instruments and supplies as needed. Minimum qualifications: 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. Clinic: Ambulatory Surgery Center, Clinics and Surgery Center Address: 909 Fulton St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 Hours: .5 - 1.0 FTE available Sign on bonus applicable for qualified applicants only. * M Physicians offers competitive salary and excellent benefits and provides you with the opportunity to enhance your career in the exciting field of health care through rewarding and challenging assignments and the opportunities for advancement. 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 employment. UMPhysicians is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Military Friendly employer. All qualified applicants will receive consider tion 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.