Job Overview Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room at our M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank location in Minneapolis, MN. 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. Our Surgical Technologists work as a part of a strong team. Their cases include, but are not limited to, general, dental, ear, nose, and throat, endoscopy, vascular, thoracic, open heart, orthopedics, neurology, bariatrics, solid organ transplant, gynecologic, colo-rectal, urology, plastics, and Da Vinci robotics. Schedule: This position will be working 0.8 FTE (64 hours every two weeks). The shift length will be 8 hours, primarily day shift (0630AM - 3PM), with occasional evening/night shifts. This position will also work a weekend rotation of approximately one weekend per month. About our OR at UMMC East Bank: • The East Bank Campus is a teaching hospital and has 24 newly renovated Operating Rooms. • Our Operating Room is performing an average of 60 cases per day. • We provide innovative surgical suites, including a hybrid suite and intraoperative MRI suites, for adult patients needing surgical intervention. • Our welcoming, accepting team is filled with a wide variety of personalities who are all kind and help foster our family-like atmosphere. We are looking for a new team member who is open with their communication and collaboration, who is willing to learn new skills, who is flexible, who can handle stress well, and who is open to the challenges involved with our complex surgeries. • For more information about our East Bank OR, please watch our video here. Come join our team today! 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. 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. Benefit Overview Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract Compensation Disclaimer An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored. EEO Statement EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status