Surgical Technologist - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Our Surgical Technologists are specifically trained to assist the professional staff of the OR in the delivery of optimum quality care to the patients.

Part-time position, Monday

• Friday, 7 am

• 5 pm, hours to vary depending on surgery center needs out of our Plymouth Orthopedic Surgery Center location.

A $3,500.00 sign-on bonus will be offered, payable on first paycheck with a 12-month commitment. Internal applicants are not eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more.

About this position:

• Assists with obtaining the equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure as well as preparing the surgical suite.

• Prepares sterile instrument table(s), checking instruments and supplies for cleanliness and proper function.

• Ensure that all needed instruments and supplies are available, including complete sets with no necessary items missing prior to the incision.

• Creates and maintains an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative process.

• Assists the surgeon(s) and other surgical team members with all phases of the surgical procedure.

• Applies knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate the needs of the surgeon(s) throughout the intraoperative phase.

• Labels medications in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

• Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies and equipment unique to the OR for all types of surgical procedures.

• Ensures that the specimen(s) obtained during the course of the procedure are handled according to policies and procedures.

• Cleans and returns to the proper location specialty instruments and equipment used during the day's cases prior to the end of the shift.

• Assists with the cleaning of the OR between cases and after the last case of the day.

• Assists the Circulating Nurse during surgical procedures with activities appropriate to their skill level.

• Decontaminates, inspects and prepares instruments used during surgical procedures for terminal sterilization.

• Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.

• Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center's established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events.

• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor).

• Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements.

• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources.

• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an accredited or non-accredited surgical technology program required.

• Surgical Technologist Certification through governing body preferred.

• One year of Operating Room experience in the last 3 years preferred.

• Current member of the A.S.T. preferred.

• Current BLS certification or completed upon hire.

Due to mandatory CMS and CDC COVID-19 vaccination reporting for the ASCs, all ASC employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 should send a copy/photo of their COVID vaccination card to HR@RevoHealth.com. ASC employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to take any action. If you have any questions, please reach out to HR@RevoHealth.com.

Performance Expectations - i-Health's Core Values:

• Integrity

• Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say

• Service

• Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience

• Quality

• Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations

• Innovation

• Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness

• Teamwork

• Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Clinic/office/surgery center setting

Notes

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.