Surgical Technologist

***$7,500 Signing Bonus***

About Us:

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is first and foremost committed to patients, co-workers, communication, and compassion. Our vision is to be the best place to receive care, practice medicine, and work; we demonstrate care and compassion by dedicating ourselves to our patients and staff every day. Our surgical program is consistently recognized as top notch by visiting surgeons and industry. We are rated a top hospital for orthopedics by U.S. News & World Report and designated as Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. In addition, our Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement programs are nationally recognized with advanced certification from The Joint Commission. Being named among the top of the Brainerd Dispatch’s 2022 Best Large Companies to Work For proves our commitment to being the best environment both for our patients and our staff.

Description:

Do you dream of working alongside the surgeon at the surgical table? Are you ready to act as the surgeon’s essential support in both routine and critical situations? Can you see yourself standing alongside the surgeon, providing hands-on direct patient care during procedures? We are looking for an efficient, team-oriented Surgical Technologist who is skilled in prioritization and can excel in a fast paced, highly technological environment. The ideal candidate will work independently while receiving and providing support within our close-knit team. As a valuable member of the surgical team, they will demonstrate a strong sense of situational awareness in order to anticipate the needs of the team.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of Surgical Technologist Program or a minimum of 2 years of surgical scrub experience coupled with related clinical training (i.e. LPN, Military)


• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or associated professional certification preferred


• Experience with skin closure with suturing a plus
   
• Successful completion of the data entry and pharmacy nomenclature standards as administered by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Human Resources staff.


• Ability to earn American Heart Association BLS certification within 30 days of hire


• If LPN, must maintain MN LPN license

 

Special Skills:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the important work we do through dedication to detail and strong time-management skills


• Reflective nature emphasized by an ability to self-evaluate practice related to professional standards of care and regulations


• Able to work under pressure with innovative technology and in CRMC’s updated operating rooms


• Reliable, able to take direction, and willing to share in goal-setting

 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Expert in surgical instrumentation, sterile techniques, and infection control principles


• Work in a fast-paced environment with diverse surgical specialties and caseloads


• Provide direct patient care during surgical procedures


• Stay up to date with consistently updated and ever-changing technological surgical advancements


• Perform other duties based on role as needs arise

 

Benefits

• Flexible schedule


• Competitive wages


• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance options


• HSA option


• 401k with employer matching


• Paid Time Off


• Loan forgiveness program for eligible hires