Surgical Technologist
Join our cohesive surgical team at Glacial Ridge Hospital, delivering exceptional healthcare! Enjoy competitive pay, excellent benefits, and respectful, supportive co-workers and surgeons. Our state-of-the-art surgery center offers predictable schedules with Monday – Friday days and manageable caseloads that prioritize quality patient care. Be part of a team where your skills and dedication are valued.
In this position, you’ll assist surgeons, nurses, CRNAs, and other members of the surgical team in the operating room while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, patient safety and strict infection control procedures.
- Full-Time (64-80 hours per pay period)
- Monday – Friday days
- Rotating call every 4th weekend/holiday (not scheduled weekends/holidays).
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintain the sterile field throughout surgical procedures.
- Assist the surgical team with scrubbing in and putting on gowns and gloves.
- Pass surgical instruments to surgeons as needed during surgical procedures.
- Hold retractors and complete additional tasks at surgeon’s request during procedures.
- Handle tissue specimens obtained for laboratory analysis.
- Count sponges, rags, needles, sharps, and instruments before, during, and after procedures.
- Assist with sterile processing of instrumentation when on call.
- Clean, organize and restock the operating room following surgical procedures.
- Prepare patients for surgical procedures.
- Offer technical assistance to the surgical team: surgeons, nurses, and CRNAs.
- Assist in other areas of the hospital as trained and directed.
Qualifications
- Completion of a certificate program in surgical technology is preferred.
- Certification from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting preferred.
- Two years of experience in a similar position desired.
- Special training in the principles of sterilization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to monitor yourself, others, and machines to ensure proper performance.
- Consistent ability to coordinate tasks and actions with a team.
- Excellent active listening and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be very conscientious about doing work carefully and accurately.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively.
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Decision-making and problem solving.
- Team building.
Performance Standards
- Must adhere to HIPAA confidentiality standards.
- Must adhere to the Keys to Heartfelt Care.
- Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Rotating call every 4th weekend/holiday
How to Apply
- Apply Online
- Download, print, and mail completed application or resume to Jenna Janu, HR Manager, 10 Fourth Ave SE, Glenwood, MN 56334
GRHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
