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Summit Orthopedics · 4 months ago

Surgical Technologist

Minnetonka, MN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$31.96/hr - $39.95/hr

Summit Orthopedics is dedicated to providing comprehensive orthopedic care and values a patient-first environment. As a Surgical Technologist, you will play a crucial role in the surgical team, utilizing your expertise in sterile techniques and human anatomy to assist in invasive procedures and ensure a positive surgical experience for patients.

Health CareMedicalOutpatient Care

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge and practice of sterile techniques in the surgical suite

Prepares the operating room, sterile field/table for planned procedure

Follows standard procedures/protocols in the preparation of the environment for the surgical procedure

Anticipate needs of the surgical team and provide appropriate instrumentation when needed

Confines/contains contaminated instrumentation and equipment

Participates in all events required to positively identify the correct patient, the correct planned procedure, and the correct surgical site

Participates in providing the patient the best surgical experience possible

Verifies the presence of correct implants, as needed, prior to beginning procedure

Segregates hazardous waste and disposes of it correctly

May assist in the reprocessing of surgical instrumentation, if qualified to do so

Cleans operating room per facility requirements

Maintains physician preference cards as up to date

Accurately and promptly completes unusual occurrence reporting when necessary

Participates in the evaluation of new supplies and equipment and instrumentation

Accepts and understands the role of the CST in emergency situations

Qualification

Sterile techniquesHuman anatomy knowledgeSurgical procedures knowledgeInstrumentation handlingTeam collaboration

Required