Surgical Tech - Operating Room-ST

About the position

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans - to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. You'll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe and efficient care to the surgical patient under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN) and in collaboration with the surgeon.
• Functions primarily in the scrub role and is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining instrumentation, equipment, and supplies.
• Possesses knowledge in the application of sterile and aseptic technique and is able to adapt to unpredictable situations within the perioperative setting.
• Utilizes knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation and technology as a member of the surgical team.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Surgical Technologists hired at the following locations prior to the identified dates, are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA: Mayo Clinic Health System in Southwest Minnesota hires prior to 10/15/2014, Mayo Clinic Health System in Wisconsin hires prior to 11/20/2024, Mayo Clinic in Florida and Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024, Enterprise Staffing Pool hires prior to 11/20/2024.
• Internal transfers to Rochester or Southeast Minnesota are required to have the Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans.