Surgical Technologist (Casual)

Date Posted:September 14, 2021Department: Surgical ServicesShift:Day/Evening (United States of America)Hours Per Week:0Union Contract:Non-UnionWeekend Rotation: OccasionalJob Summary: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.Job Description:Principle ResponsibilitiesParticipates as a surgical team memberPrepares 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 proceduresMaintains 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.Job RequirementsAssociate's or Vocational degree graduate of accredited Surgical Technology program required Less than 2 Years In facilities that are not able to hire new graduates required or Some facilities are able to hire new graduates Certified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required upon hire orCertified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required if new graduate, certification within 180 Days orCertified Surgical Technologist - The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting required if new graduate, where contract allows within 1 Year BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire Leadership CapabilitiesSee the Big Picture: Know where we are going as an organization. Use sound judgement and critical thinking to make good decisions that support our mission.I know where Allina is going and how my role fits into this pictureI capture important lessons and share them to foster innovationI am good at anticipating the implications of my decisionsI understand and apply the disciplines of continuous improvementInspire Greatness: Inspire others by connecting their purpose to the broader mission. Lead others through change and celebrate success.I help my team connect to the broader missionI see and fulfill my role in motivating the team around meI celebrate success and help my partners see what is possible with changeI call out and address unexpected roadblocks or problemsFoster Learning and Growth: Role model growth, ongoing development and self-care. Empower, coach and encourage others to be at their best selves.I role-model self-care and ongoing developmentI share my knowledge and coach others to foster growth and successI demonstrate enthusiasm for learningI candidly advocate for the resources I needI support my colleagues in their development and growthDeliver Excellence: Set and align clear goals, measure results, and continually improve safety, quality, experience, and innovation.I take ownership of outcomes and fulfillment of goalsI facilitate adjustments to assure positive resultsI work with a sense of urgency, concern and determinationI use well-grounded approaches to create sustainable solutions repeatedlyI engage and foster improvements to impact safety, quality, and efficiencySucceed Together:Connect with others authentically. Recognize the value of each individual and seek diverse points of view. Collaborate to succeed together.I consider how decisions might impact my colleaguesI am generous in my commitment to supporting the needs of my partnersI respect others' opinions, praise good work and encourage all team members to be involvedI seek common ground and work to create mutually beneficial outcomesFunctional CompetenciesCollaboration: Develops partnerships with internal team members. Communication Skills: Able to communicate well in straight-forward situations. Company Knowledge: Understands how his/her role relates to others on the team and the role of the team. Functional Knowledge: Thorough understanding of his/her discipline and a rudimentary understanding of other disciplines. Problem Solving: Uses common sense to solve routine issues. Physical Demands Medium Work: Lifting weight Up to 50 lbs. occasionally, Up to 25 lbs. frequentlyAdditional Job Description:The ability to perform under pressure in stressful and emergency situations. Stable temperament, strong sense of responsibility, strong sense of self motivation, considerable patience and concern for order. Manual dexterity and physical stamina. Able to work quickly and accurately. Able to integrate a number of activities according to priority.Requirements:-Work 8 shifts per year (2 per quarter)-Work one on-call weekend per year