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Surgical Technologist - Mom Baby Center
Minneapolis, MN
Job Description
Number of Job Openings Available:
1Date Posted:
April 12, 2024Department:
31004401 Labor and Delivery/MACShift:
Permanent Nights (United States of America)Shift Length:
12 hour shiftHours Per Week:
30Union Contract:
Non-UnionWeekend Rotation:
Every 3rdJob Summary:
Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.Abbott Northwestern Hospital's Mother Baby Center is a dynamic unit with a comprehensive range of services. As one of the largest birth center in the state, we are a quaternary center, caring for a diverse patient population in a Metropolitan setting. Our team provides excellent patient care as evidenced by our patient satisfaction survey results. We are a unique partnership that brings together two of the best-known names in the care of mother and babies - Abbott Northwestern's fetal and maternal services combined with Children's pediatric specialty care.
As a Surgical Technologist in the Labor and Delivery department, you will be an invaluable member of our team performing cesarean sections, cerclages, D&C's, and fetal surgery. You will also assist with other delegated tasks at the unit.
Key Position Details:
- .75 FTE (60 hours every two weeks)
- 12 hour shifts
- Every 3rd weekend
Job Description:
Participates in providing care to patients undergoing surgical intervention, including identifying, assembling and facilitating use of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies to assist the surgical team. Tasks are supervised by Registered Nurse and delegated by the surgeon. May also perform in the sterile processing function as needed. Will eventually be required to take call after orientation.
Principle Responsibilities
- Participates as a surgical team member
- Prepares the OR and sets up for procedures.
- Identifies supplies, instruments and equipment needed.
- Maintains safe environment for patient and other staff, using electrical equipment and instruments correctly.
- Follows aseptic technique standards of practice.
- Complies with regulatory requirements for point of use care of instruments.
- Handles medications and specimens following policies/procedures.
- Assists the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures
- Maintains a sterile field.
- Anticipates needs for instruments, equipment and other supplies.
- Performs sponge, sharps and other counts accurately.
- Accounts for all instruments and items on the field.
- Communicates to physician and circulator when needs arise during the surgical intervention.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's or Vocational degree graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year of Surgical Technologist experience
Licenses/Certifications
- Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
Certified Surgical Technologist from The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting within 1 year of hire
Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) Certification within 1 year of hire - Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below:
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross
Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Physical Demands
Medium Work:
Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequentl
Allina Health is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. EO M/F/Disability/Vet Employer.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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