Surgical Technologist - Twin Cities Orthopedics

The Surgical Technologist provides technical expertise and patient care assistance to support the delivery of optimum quality care to patients in the Operating Room (OR).

This is a full-time position working 10-hour shifts M-F (from 7:00 am - 5:30 pm), with one day off each week, out of our Plymouth Orthopedic Surgery Center.

Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare.

Essential Functions:

• Assists with obtaining the equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure as well as preparing the surgical suite.


• Prepares sterile instrument table(s), checking instruments and supplies for cleanliness and proper function.


• Ensure that all needed instruments and supplies are available, including complete sets with no necessary items missing prior to the incision.


• Creates and maintains an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative


• Assists the surgeon(s) and other surgical team members with all phases of the surgical


• Applies knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate the needs of the surgeon(s) throughout the intraoperative phase.


• Labels medications in compliance with departmental policies and


• Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies and equipment unique to the OR for all types of surgical procedures.


• Ensures that the specimen(s) obtained during the course of the procedure are handled according to policies and procedures.


• Cleans and returns to the proper location specialty instruments and equipment used during the day’s cases prior to the end of the shift.


• Assists with the cleaning of the OR between cases and after the last case of the


• Assists the Circulating Nurse during surgical procedures with activities appropriate to their skill level.


• Decontaminates, inspects and prepares instruments used during surgical procedures for terminal sterilization.


• Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience.


• Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center’s established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events


• Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor)


• Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements


• Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center


• Any and all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate from an ARC/STSA or CAAHEP accredited surgical technology program
  
  
  
  • Equivalent military education also acceptable.
  
  
  
  


• Surgical Technologist Certification through NBSTSA


• One year of Operating Room experience in the last 3 years


• Current member of the S.T. preferred.


• Current BLS certification or completed upon

Benefits & Compensation:  

• Actual starting pay will vary based on education, skills, and experience.


• A $3,500.00 sign-on bonus will be offered, payable on first paycheck with a 12-month commitment. Internal applicants are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.


• We offer a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts - to learn more click here.

Essential Requirements:

Ability to:

• Comply with company policies, procedures, practices and business ethics


• Complete job required


• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)


• Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance


• Work in the clinic, office or surgery center during business hours


• Travel independently throughout the clinic, office or surgery center (which may include movement from floor to floor); frequent bending, lifting, standing, stooping or sitting for long periods of time may be required


• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds with occasional lifting and moving of a maximum of 50 pounds may be required


• Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately and meet deadlines


• Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner


• Prioritize workload while being flexible to meet the expectations of the daily operations


• Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions


• Understand and execute a variety of instructions


• Effectively operate equipment and communicate on and operate the phone system


• Work independently with minimal supervision


• Travel to other work locations, if required

Performance Expectations – i-Health’s Core Values:

• Integrity - Do the right thing and take responsibility for what you do and say


• Service - Consistently contribute to deliver an exceptional experience


• Quality - Act with high purpose, committed effort, and skillful execution to exceed expectations


• Innovation - Identify progressive solutions that improve service, teamwork, efficiency, and/or effectiveness


• Teamwork - Be a part of the whole; support each other positively

Environmental Conditions:

• Surgery center setting

Notes:

• Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. 


• We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees


• This position description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and Additional Job Functions are subject to modification.


• Due to mandatory CMS and CDC COVID-19 vaccination reporting for the ASCs, all ASC employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 should send a copy/photo of their COVID vaccination card to [email protected]. ASC employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to take any action. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].