Surgical Technician - (FT) Maplewood Surgery Center

Company: Surgery Care Affiliates
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

**Overview**Surgical Care Affiliates (SCA) is transforming specialty care in our communities. We relentlessly create value by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering exceptional care and healing to our patients and communities we serve. We are driven to achieve the quadruple aim in health care: high quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care. As a national leader in surgical care, SCA's 10,000 teammates operate more than 250 surgical facilities that serve nearly 1 million patients per year. For more information on SCA, visit www.scasurgery.com .**Eligible for $3000. SIGN ON BONUS!**Why join SCA? Consider the following fantastic benefits---+ Positive work culture+ Career growth opportunities+ Comprehensive medical, vision and dental insurance - eligible on Day 1 of employment+ Paid time off plus 8 paid holidays+ Maternity/paternity/adoption benefits+ Employer-paid life and short- and long-term disability insurance+ Excellent 401(k) Plan**Accountabilities / Responsibilities**We are currently recruiting for a **Surgical Technician** at our facility. Our ideal candidate will be multitalented in all services we offer or be willing to train to any services in which they are not currently proficient. Candidate should understand the dynamics of a surgery center in terms of scope, pace, and sharing of facility responsibilities. **Now accepting applications for both certifed and non-certification technicians.**+ Assembles supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physicians' preference cards+ Inspects equipment for proper working condition+ Follows principles of aseptic technique and prescribed operating/procedure room procedures+ Adheres to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for the procedure+ Arranges instruments according to given procedure+ Correctly uses, cares for, cleans, and sterilizes instruments, supplies, and equipment as directed+ Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety+ Maintains and updates instrument cards and surgeons' preference cards**Qualifications**The ideal candidate must possess a cooperative work attitude toward co-employees, management, patients, visitors, and physicians. And make decisions and solve problems independently as well as with their team.Required+ High school diploma or GED certification+ Completion of surgical scrub technician course+ Operating room experience+ Strong ethical and moral character referencesPreferred+ Two years previous operating room experience+ ASC experience+ ORT certificationmyscabenefits.comSCA requires all new hires and employees to report their COVID-19 vaccination status. SCA will also adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as related company policy. When required, SCA will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance.As a representative of Surgical Care Affiliates, all comments, attitudes, actions, and behaviors have a direct impact on the Facility's success. Interaction with patients, families, physicians, referral sources, affiliated schools, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, vendors, etc. must be in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. This behavior should promote an atmosphere of teamwork, a culture of safety, and in accordance with SCA Core Values.EEO StatementWe value Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Surgical Care Affiliates: SCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability and genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.**Job Locations** _US-MN-Maplewood_**\# of Openings** _3_**Category** _Technician/Clinical Unlicensed_**System ID** _19319_**Telecommute** _No_**Employee Type** _Regular_**Employee Status** _Full-time_**Group Name** _Pioneer_

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