Description Surgical Technologists are specifically trained to assist the professional staff of the OR in the delivery of optimum quality care to the patients. This is a part-time position (0.8 FTE), 4 days per week, with varying start & end times. This position will be based out of Twin Cities Orthopedics/Blaine Orthopedic Surgery Center. No evenings, weekends, or holiday work required. A $3,500.00 sign-on bonus will be offered, payable on first paycheck with a 12-month commitment. Internal applicants are not eligible for sign-on bonus. Twin Cities Orthopedics is an operating division of Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health), a group of local medical practices, owned and led by its physicians, on a mission to give patients more control over their healthcare. We have a comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan, Maternity Bundle, 401K with Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Gym & Car Rental Discounts and more. Essential Functions: Assists with obtaining the equipment and supplies for the scheduled procedure as well as preparing the surgical suite. Prepares sterile instrument table(s), checking instruments and supplies for cleanliness and proper function. Ensure that all needed instruments and supplies are available, including complete sets with no necessary items missing prior to the incision. Creates and maintains an aseptic surgical environment throughout the intraoperative process. Assists the surgeon(s) and other surgical team members with all phases of the surgical procedure. Applies knowledge of surgical procedures to anticipate the needs of the surgeon(s) throughout the intraoperative phase. Labels medications in compliance with departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates competency to operate all specialty instruments, supplies and equipment unique to the OR for all types of surgical procedures. Ensures that the specimen(s) obtained during the course of the procedure are handled according to policies and procedures. Cleans and returns to the proper location specialty instruments and equipment used during the day's cases prior to the end of the shift. Assists with the cleaning of the OR between cases and after the last case of the day. Assists the Circulating Nurse during surgical procedures with activities appropriate to their skill level. Decontaminates, inspects and prepares instruments used during surgical procedures for terminal sterilization. Collaborates with other disciplines to maximize patient outcomes and ensure a smooth flow of the surgical experience. Accountable for reporting occurrences through the center's established reporting process related to employee and/or patient/visitor events Fosters the developmental and educational process of self, colleagues, orientees and students (includes functioning as a preceptor) Participates in acceptable continuing education, fostering career and skill development including meeting departmental continuing education requirements Assists in managing controllable costs by the proper, non-wasteful use of surgery center resources. Any and all other duties as assigned Education and Experience Requirements: Graduate from an accredited surgical technology program preferred. Surgical Technologist Certification through governing body preferred. One year of Operating Room experience in the last 3 years preferred. Current member of the A.S.T. preferred. Current BLS certification or completed upon hire. Notes: Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008. Due to mandatory CMS and CDC COVID-19 vaccination reporting for the ASCs, all ASC employees who are vaccinated for COVID-19 should send a copy/photo of their COVID vaccination card to [email protected]. ASC employees who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to take any action. If you have any questions, please reach out to . Infinite Health Collaborative (i-Health) is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008.