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Responsibilities

The Surgical Technician (ST/CST) in the Midwest Internal Travel Team at Mayo Clinic will rotate across Mayo Clinic sites in Minnesota and Wisconsin as determined by patient care needs. This temporary position has a projected end date of 6-months, with possible extension up to 1 year.

As a Mayo Clinic employee, the Internal Travel Team ST/CST actualizes Mayo Clinic core values and culture. The ST/CST will travel on a routine basis to various locations. Flexibility and adaptability are essential in work assignments and work schedules. ST/CSTs support our OR environments to ensure they are safe, equipment functions properly, and procedures are conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. They are highly specialized experts in maintaining sterile environments. They gown and glove surgeons and assistants, sterile drape patients, and stand next to or across from surgeons to assist with surgeries. They are in charge of and handle all instruments, scrubs, sutures, implants, etc. They also count all instruments and supplies before, during, and after procedures. Our ST/CSTs are assigned to specialties within our enterprise depending on areas of experience as well as based on Mayo Clinic’s need.

Prepares sterile table for each procedure assuring required instruments are available to the physicians including suture, blades, cautery, suction, implants, medication and solutions. Assists in draping the surgical field to ensure correct exposure of operative site with respect to each patient's right to privacy, dignity, safety and comfort. Provides a quiet environment for the surgical patients. Assists the surgeon when she/he does not have an assistant. Correctly identifies items on back table. Applies basic and current knowledge of surgical instruments for a proficient performance of assigned functions.

Additional details about travel expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

Requirements for Surgical Techs:

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Tech Program required

• Must have at least 1 year of surgical tech experience

• Expected to travel across multiple Mayo Clinic sites throughout Minnesota & Wisconsin

Additional Qualifications:

• Requires the ability to follow oral and written instructions. Basic computer knowledge and skills required

• Traveler or float pool experience preferred

• Must be in good standing related to performance

• If a current Mayo Clinic employee, must have been in current position for one year prior to applying

License and Certification:

• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers from one of the following programs:

• American Heart Association (Title: BLS for Healthcare Providers or BLS Provider)

• Red Cross (Title: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers or BLS for Healthcare Providers)

• Military Training Network

• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) required within 12 months of hire

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Up to $2,000 per week with an additional monthly stipend and travel differential. Benefits for a temporary role include major medical plan coverage.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Schedule flexibility is required to meet site staffing needs. Will discuss assignments during the interview process.

Weekend Schedule

Per site staffing needs. Will discuss assignments during the interview process.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

Recruiter

Jeff Eigenheer

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.