Surgical Technologist Temporary - Internal Travel Team Midwest - CST

Surgical Technologist

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Job Description

• The Surgical Tech (ST/CST) in the Midwest Internal Travel Team at Mayo Clinic will rotate across Mayo Clinic sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin as determined by patient care needs. This temporary position has a projected end date of 6 months, with possible extension up to 1 year.
• As a Mayo Clinic employee, the Internal Travel Team ST/CST actualizes Mayo Clinic core values and culture. The ST/CST will travel on a routine basis to various locations. Flexibility and adaptability are essential in work assignments and work schedules.
• ST/CSTs support our OR environments to ensure they are safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They are highly specialized experts in maintaining sterile environments. They gown and glove surgeons and assistants, sterile drape patients, and stand next to or across from surgeons to assist with surgeries. They are in charge of and handle all instruments, scrubs, sutures, implants, etc. They also count all instruments and supplies before, during, and after procedures.
• Prepares sterile table for each procedure assuring required instruments are available to the physicians including suture, blades, cautery, suction, implants, medication, and solutions. Assists in draping the surgical field to ensure correct exposure of operative site with respect to each patient's right to privacy, dignity, safety, and comfort. Provides a quiet environment for the surgical patients. Assists the surgeon when she/he does not have an assistant. Correctly identifies items on back table. Applies basic and current knowledge of surgical instruments for a proficient performance of assigned functions.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Tech Program required.
• Must have at least 1 year of surgical tech experience.
• Expected to travel across multiple Mayo Clinic sites.

Additional Qualifications

• Requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Basic computer knowledge and skills required.
• Traveler or float pool experience preferred.
• Must be in good standing related to performance.
• If a current Mayo Clinic employee, must have been in current position for one year prior to applying.

License or Certification

• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs:
  • American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider)
  • Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers)
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) required within 18 months of hire.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program. Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency.

Compensation Detail

A competitive compensation package will be provided.

Schedule

• Full Time
• Hours/Pay Period: 80
• Schedule Details: Monday-Friday; Primarily Days, but will vary according to work area.
• Weekend Schedule: Rare, but will vary according to work area.

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status.