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Fairview Health Services Surgical Technologist - Labor & Delivery in Woodbury, Minnesota
Overview
Fairview Health Services is hiring a Surgical Technologist for the Delivery Room at our M Health Fairview, Woodwinds in Woodbury, MN .
We’re offering an up to $6,000 sign-on bonus along with a generous relocation bonus up to $5,000 !
As a Surgical Technologist, you’ll 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’ll play a crucial role in supporting the surgical team and maintaining the safety and efficiency of the operating room.
Schedule : This position will be working 0.6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours on the day shift. This position does have on call requirements. Call requirements are above FTE. This position has a 30-minute call time (onsite call room available as well). This position has an every other weekend requirement.
Benefits : This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, HSA, 403B, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness (Up to $2,000 a year for surgical tech school), and so much more! Please follow the link here to learn more information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontract
About our Delivery Room at Woodwinds:
Woodwinds maternity care center has approximately 2,000 deliveries annually! The OB surg tech will assist in all c-section cases occurring in the maternity OR. A typical shift case load is often 1-2 cases per shift.
This role will assist in patient care needs for patients on the maternity department, such as collecting vitals, weights, and completing ADLs for patients. Conduct hearing screenings for newborns.
This role will assist in daily cleaning and stocking of labor equipment in the department to meet patient care needs
Woodwinds has 82 beds in total so if you are looking for a small, community hospital, this is the perfect position for you! We have a family-like atmosphere amongst our team with a healthy, accepting culture, walking paths, and a piano player in the grand area.
Free Parking!
About Fairview
Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.
Apply today to join our 34,000+ employees and 5,000+ system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
Responsibilities Job Description
As a Surgical Technologist, you will be responsible for:
Supplying appropriate instruments, suture, 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.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Complete one of the following by hire date:
Military Surgical Assistant; OR
LPN (licensed in MN) Surgical Assistant; OR
Surgical Technologist training
Basic Life Support (BLS) through Health Care Providers (or ability to obtain by hire date)
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program
AST certification or certification eligible at time of hire
1 to 3 years surgical tech experience
Other Required Skills:
Knowledge of physical, psychosocial, and cognitive developmental needs of population served.
Knowledge of age-appropriate outcomes and interventions.
Desired Skills:
Demonstrate the ability to work under stress in a variety of situations.
Ability to work well under a team environment.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status