Surgical Technologist - Twin Cities Orthopedics

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

This is a casual role, Monday - Friday as needed, OR operating hours 0530-1700, working out of our Eagan Orthopedic Surgery Center.

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.

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 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. 
• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.
• 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.