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The Surgical Tech (ST/CST) in the Internal Travel Team at Mayo Clinic will rotate across Mayo Clinic sites in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota and Wisconsin as determined by patient care needs. 

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 ORs across the enterprise to ensure that our OR environments 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. Additional information can be found on our Travel Surg Tech website.

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.

During the selection process you may participate in a virtual (pre-recorded) interview that you can complete at your convenience. During the virtual interview, a question will appear on your screen, and you will have time to consider each question before responding. You will have the opportunity to re-record your answer to each question — Mayo Clinic will only see the final recording. The complete interview will be reviewed by a Mayo Clinic staff member and you will be notified of next steps as appropriate. 

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 including Arizona, Florida, Minnesota & Wisconsin. Additional details about travel expectations will be discussed during the interview process

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 or 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 18 months of hire.