Certified Surgical Technologist, Methodist Hospital

Job description

Methodist Hospital welcomes applications for a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to join our team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.
We are looking for enthusiastic and positive team players to support our growing services and opportunities to provide patient care in our Operating Room. Methodist Hospital is a fast-paced environment, where the CST practices under the direction of a Registered Nurse in an autonomous and collegial manner, integrating critical thinking skills, commitment, creativity, and caring. Crucial skills include:
• Practical knowledge of basic surgical instrumentation and equipment of orthopedic surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles of aseptic technique and sterilization methods.
• Knowledge of age-related growth and development principles necessary to provide appropriate service and assure the safety of patients.

New grads welcomed and encouraged to apply!
Work Schedule:
• Day/Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends per departmental need, including up to every other weekend. Call may be required on off shifts and weekends per departmental need, and this position will participate in holiday rotation.

Required Qualifications:
• Current certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) .

Preferred Qualifications:
• Currently validated CPR skills or BLS certification.
• SPD experience with cross-training to Sterile Processing.

Additional Information:
This is a non-union 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period) day shift position, working in Saint Louis Park, MN. The full salary range for this position is $37.43-$50.65 per hour, based on experience and internal equity, plus shift differentials. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is eligible for benefits. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance (which begin on the first day of the month following start), 401(k) with match, disability insurance, fertility benefits, tuition reimbursement, educational reimbursement toward continuing education, and we are a qualified non-profit employer under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program .