**Why Mayo Clinic** Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic. **Benefits Highlights** + Medical: Multiple plan options. + Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage. + Vision: Affordable plan with national network. + Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses. + Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future. **Responsibilities** Receives direction from the Operating Room Manager, Supervisor, Specialty Team Leader, and staff Registered Nurse. Works cooperatively with the surgeon, PAs/NPs, residents, fellows, and other allied health staff. Performs delegated activities to assist in the care of the patients in the operating room/procedure rooms. Under the supervision of a RN and in collaboration with the surgeon, the technologist functions primarily in the scrub role. Collaborates on developing best practice protocols and workflows for new procedures and transplants. Is responsible for selecting, preparing, and maintaining specific cardiac instrumentation, equipment, and supplies. Provides a safe, efficient environment for the surgical patient. Applies and enforces principles of sterile technique implementing unique applications of solution prep and draping of the patient. Demonstrates the ability to be prepared to handle emergencies that may including quick thinking, adaptability, and solid skills to implement emergency protocols specific to cardiac procedures. Works flexible hours, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call expectations for cardiothoracic and transplant procedures. To learn more about the Surgical Services Department from staff members, please watch this video: Surgical Services, Mayo Clinic, Arizona (youtube.com) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDIkTMYSIqI&t=42s) During the selection process you will 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. **Qualifications** + Graduation from an accredited or military surgical technology program. + One year of clinical experience required. Cardiac experience preferred. **Certification/Licensure** + Certification in Surgical Technology from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) required within one year of hire date and maintained thereafter. + Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Surgical Technologists hired at the following locations prior to the identified dates, are not required to have a Surgical Technology certification through NBSTSA: Mayo Clinic in Arizona hires prior to 11/20/2024 **Exemption Status** Nonexempt **Compensation Detail** $30.87 - $46.32 / hour **Benefits Eligible** Yes **Schedule** Full Time **Hours/Pay Period** 80 **Schedule Details** Mid Shift Hours: 1045-1915 Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts **Weekend Schedule** Weekends to include call shifts, which also includes holidays. Call requirement; specialty teams require a 30-minute return time. Call rooms are available to reserve through security as needed. Call includes weeknight, weekend, and holidays. **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) **Equal Opportunity** All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. **Recruiter** Karen Teetzel **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.