The Fairview Surgical Technologist Learner performs related tasks and responsibilities of a Surgical Technologist while studying toward a Surgical Technologist Degree. Work is guided by the surgical technologist educator and overseen by the operating room supervisor.  The Surgical Technologist Learner is responsible for adhering to all surgical safety standards, policies, procedures, and practice guidelines while promoting teamwork with all members of the health care team. The Surgical Technologist Leaner is expected to complete mandatory rotations with Surgical NAs / NSTs, Sterile Processing techs, Case Cart aides, and Perioperative Circulating RNs. Upon successful completion of the Surgical Technologist Learner program, the expectation is to hire our learners into a Surgical Technologist position at the site you worked as a Surgical Technologist Learner. 

Additional Details: Learners work a .4 FTE (32 hours per two-week pay period) at the University of Minnesota Medical Center – Riverside (West Bank) (Minneapolis, MN) and must be entering their final collegiate year in their respective program (entering segment 3 for Saint Paul College,

Entering their final year at Rasmussen & entering Semester 4 for Anoka Tech students). After receiving a Surg Tech Learner offer, the role will pay $25.00/hour.  

Upon completion of the Surgical Technologist Learner Program, the expectation is you are hired into a surg tech position at your learner Site. Candidates are expected to pursue a Surgical Technologist position with Fairview and remain in the role for approximately one year after their orientation ends.

 
Required Qualifications 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. 
• Must be enrolled in an accredited Surgical Technologist Program. Proof of enrollment may be requested. Must maintain full time enrollment and passing grades in coursework. 
• Must be a second-year student in their respective Surgical Technologist Program. 
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross) within 6 months 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Knowledge of medical terminology, prior healthcare experience, preferably as a instrument tech, LPN, nursing assistant or other closely related field. 
• Excellent customer service and communication. 
• Attention to detail. 
• Ability to work in a team environment. 

About the OR at UMMC West Bank 

• UMMC West Bank is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Minnesota and in turn has students, residents, fellows placed in this OR daily.   

• The West Bank has 15 operating rooms, 1 EP Lab, 1 Cath Lab serving an average of 36 cases per day.  

• We provide innovative surgical suites for adult and pediatric patients and are currently renovating additional OR's to complement the existing 4 larger OR's. 

• Surgeries in this unit are team based among these specialties: Ortho/Spine/Oral (mainly adults), Peds CV-Hearts/Cardio Thoracic, Peds Neuro/Generals/Urology/Bariatrics, Peds Transplant, Adult Urology, GYN, ENT/Eye/Plastics, Peds Dental and Da Vinci Robotics. 

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.