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About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune's Top Workplaces for the third year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Unit/Department/Team

Our surgical team is a multi-disciplinary team comprised of surgeons, CRNAs, nurses, surgery technologists, and more. From family medicine providers performing C-Sections to orthopedic specialists reconstructing ACLs, our three operating rooms provide variety each day for all involved with the surgical services team.

Mission for Position

Provide an exceptional surgical experience for patients that align with Lakewood Health's mission, vision, and values from admission, to discharge, and after care.

Position Summary

Provide personalized care for the surgical patient by working as an integral member of the surgical team. Acquires, prepares and handles instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary for procedures, and maintains aseptic and sterile technique as well as the sterile field. The Surgical Technologist ensures that necessary equipment functions properly and that patient safety is maintained throughout the operative procedure. Is an expert in the principles of asepsis and possess the knowledge of surgical procedures, equipment, and instruments to help facilitate the physician's implementation of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.

Position Type

32-40 hours per week (0.8-1.0) with varying days off. Rotating late shift and rotating call shifts.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist credentials preferred but not required
• BLS certification required
• Previous experience preferred.
• Must be able to take initiative to complete tasks and be self-motivated.
• Ability to take call shifts with arrival and readiness to the Department within 30 minutes.
• Flexibility with scheduling and assignments

Ideal Candidate

• Provides excellent patient care
• Problem solving skills
• Self-starter
• Commitment to their work
• Excellent communication skills
• Displays empathy

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Flex Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• New in 2024 - employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

Next Steps

Interested, but will the schedule work for you?
Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?
>>>Contact Gretta Trantina to discuss the possibilities further:

Gretta Trantina, RN BSN Supervisor OR/PACU/SPD
P: 218-894-8560
E: grettatrantina@lakewewoodhealthsystem.com

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