Surgical Technician - Chaska, United States - Ridgeview

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Functions

• Assesses surgical procedures and patient specific requirements with the circulating nurse to ensure proper preparation of the operating room.
• Prepares and maintains the sterile operating field for the duration of each surgical procedure.
• Assists the surgeon as needed during the intra-operative procedure.
• Assists with room turnover in O.R. suites between cases.
• Performs accurate instrument, sponge, needle, and blade count.
• Assists the surgeon during operative procedures with other duties within scope of practice, such as holding placed retractors, assembling surgical instruments and equipment, cutting suture material as directed by surgeon, connecting drains to suction apparatus, and applying dressing.
• Participates in quality improvement activities as appropriate to position.
• Serves as a patient advocate
• Interactions with and contributes to the professional development of peers, other health professionals and colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Graduate from an approved Surgical Technician program OR Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Previous surgical experience in a hospital or similar healthcare setting.

License/Certification

• Surgical Technician Certification (obtained within six months of hire) (grandfathered if hired prior to 4/2015) OR Current Practical Nurse licensure in Minnesota or if licensed in another state, a permit from the Minnesota Board of Nursing while the license application is in process.
• Current CPR certification or must be obtained as soon as possible after hire date.

Company DescriptionCare. Compassion. Quality.

Many past and current Ridgeview patients comment on their thankfulness for their experience while in our care. We are dedicated to providing the best health care in Minnesota delivered with care, compassion, and quality for a personalized patient experience through the use of state-of-the-art technology, innovative techniques, and experienced specialists.

How we meet our community's needs: Ridgeview is an independent, nonprofit, regional health care system serving the southwest metro region of the Twin Cities. Its network includes four hospital campuses—located in Arlington, Chaska, Le Sueur and Waconia—a multitude of primary and specialty care clinics, emergency services and specialty programs, independent living apartments, home health and home medical equipment services, and more.

Company Description

Care. Compassion. Quality.\r
\r
Many past and current Ridgeview patients comment on their thankfulness for their experience while in our care. We are dedicated to providing the best health care in Minnesota delivered with care, compassion, and quality for a personalized patient experience through the use of state-of-the-art technology, innovative techniques, and experienced specialists.\r
\r
How we meet our community's needs: Ridgeview is an independent, nonprofit, regional health care system serving the southwest metro region of the Twin Cities. Its network includes four hospital campuses—located in Arlington, Chaska, Le Sueur and Waconia—a multitude of primary and specialty care clinics, emergency services and specialty programs, independent living apartments, home health and home medical equipment services, and more.