Surgical Technologist - Casual - Labor & Delivery

Job Overview

Fairview has an immediate opening for a Surgical Technologist in the Delivery Room at our Fairview Ridges Hospital located in Burnsville, 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.

Schedule : This is a casual role, meaning there are no guaranteed / scheduled hours and the position is not eligible for benefits.

About our OR at Ridges :

Our 150-bed community-based hospital currently has 11 OR Rooms, averaging over 7,500 cases a year.

Our OR specializes in areas including : Spine, Ortho, OB-GYN, General, ENT, Plastic, Urology, and Da Vinci.

Our call response time is 30 minutes and it is a weekend

Increased flexibility! Limited Call schedule (1 out of 6 weekends)

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 for additional information :

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