Allina Health is seeking a surgical technologist apprentice to join their team, addressing the need for skilled surgical technologists to provide exceptional care to patients.
Requirements
- Tech in Surgery TS-C (NCCT) required within 1 year of hire
- BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support completed within program
- Online MedCerts curriculum including certification exam
- Classroom lecture and labs on site
- Clinical experience in the operating room
- Ability to use electrical equipment and instruments correctly
- Ability to maintain an appropriate sterile field
Responsibilities
- Participate as a surgical team member
- Prepare and set up the OR for procedures
- Identify supplies, instruments, and equipment
- Maintain a safe environment for patients and other staff, including using electrical equipment and instruments correctly and maintaining an appropriate sterile field
- Follow aseptic technique standards of practice
- Comply with Allina Health policies and regulatory requirements for point of use care of instruments, medications, and specimen handling
- Assist the physician in the scrub role during surgical procedures
Other
- Must be 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
- Ability to lift weight up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 25 lbs. frequently
- Medium Work requirements
- Ability to work 8-hour day shifts
