Certified Surgical Technician

Surgical Technician

The Surgical Technician provides technical assistance to the physician during surgical and diagnostic procedures. This person prepares instruments, stocks the operating room, and monitors equipment before, during, and after surgery. The Surgical Technician has an understanding of the procedure being performed, provides patient care to the surgical patients under the supervision of the registered nurse, and works closely with OR staff to provide comprehensive quality patient care. The Surgical Technician follows proper infection control practices and use of personal protective equipment.

Job Description

• Provide technical assistance to the physician during surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepare instruments and stock the operating room.
• Monitor equipment before, during, and after surgery.
• Provide patient care to surgical patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Work closely with OR staff to provide comprehensive quality patient care.
• Follow proper infection control practices and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of a Surgical Technician program, eligible for certification (to become certified within six months of hire).
• BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year directly related experience is preferred but willing to consider new graduates.
• Experience in EPIC computer system.

Benefits

• Amery Hospital & Clinic offers a competitive benefits package (.5 FTE or greater) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, 403b with match, disability insurance, and tuition reimbursement. Benefits take effect the first day of employment.

Community Overview

Since being established in 1956, Amery Hospital & Clinic has provided outstanding health care to Amery and our surrounding communities. We provide the kind of high-quality care you'd expect to find in a "big city" with the personalized dedication you can expect from a hometown doctor. In addition to primary care for all stages of life, we offer specialty services including oncology, cardiology, orthopedics, and surgical services.

We strive to offer more to our patients - more care options, more comfort, and more expertise. In addition to our hospital and clinics, we provide specialized care for patients at our Behavioral Health Center and Wound Healing Center. We also work in close collaboration with other hospitals in the HealthPartners health care system, giving our community access to high-quality care.

At HealthPartners, we believe in the power of good - good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you'll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work.

We're a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improves lives around the world.

At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included, and valued. We're working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change.

As a HealthPartners colleague, we're committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially so you can continue delivering exceptional care.

Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities.