Surgical Technologist - Hiring Incentive - Hennepin County Medical Center

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. 

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking a Surgical Technologist to join our Operating team. This 1.0 FTE role will work on-site (day, night, every 4th weekend, on-call).

Purpose of this position: Performs technical skills and provides assistance to surgeons, anesthesia personnel, registered nurses, and other professionals in the operating room. Performs similar duties in other areas of the hospital as assigned.

A $10,000 hiring incentive is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation
• Selects instruments, equipment and supplies for each surgical procedure
• Prepares room for procedure by setting up sterile tables and checking equipment and supplies
• Scrubs for surgical procedures: helping the surgeon with prepping and draping patients, passing sterile instruments and supplies, and assisting with the surgical procedures, as appropriate
• Understands and follows the principles of sterile technique, and takes steps to remedy breaks in sterile technique when observed
• Identifies specimen before passing off the field and transports specimens to Pathology, as directed 
• Operates specified OR equipment in the manner in which they have been trained to use it
• Assists RN with circulating duties, as delegated
• Assists with transfer of patients into or out of operating room
• Cleans rooms, instruments and equipment appropriately
• Identifies and reports instruments and equipment in need of maintenance
• Assists in teaching scrub role responsibilities to residents, nurses, and surgical technologist students
• Supports operating room team as needed
• Keeps up-to-date on new procedures and equipment and communicate changes to other staff
• Pursues professional growth and development
• Performs all responsibilities/duties required, as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed
• Functions as a role model for current and new surgical staff

QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of Surgical Technologist program from an accredited institution, or applicable military training, or  two (2) years experience as a surgical technologist

-OR-

• An approved equivalent combination of training and experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CST Certification by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• A firm understanding of the surgical process and the ability to use critical thinking skills to assist the surgeon in providing high quality patient care
• An ability to remain calm in sometimes stressful situations
• A willingness to learn new procedures and processes

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.  

Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.