Surgical Technician

Job Details

Job Location: MN01 Burnsville - Burnsville, MN 55337
Position Type: FT1
Salary Range: $30.00 - $32.00 Hourly
Employer: Dakota Valley Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Address: 14101 Fairview Drive Ste 440, Burnsville, MN 55337

Position Purpose

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our team as a Surgical Technician, where you'll assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. In this role, you'll provide outstanding pre‑operative and post‑operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals.
• Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring and ensure consent forms and treatment plans are completed.
• Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensuring radiation protection for all patients and producing radiographic images with proper exposure techniques and positioning.
• Document and maintain accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments for each procedure.
• Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information.
• Provide an excellent patient experience, ensuring comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit.
• Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.
• Adhere to all office policies diligently.
• Maintain positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communicate verbally with patients and staff clearly and professionally.
• Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail.
• Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.
• Demonstrate active listening, engaging in conversations and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.

Preferred Experience/Education

• DAANCE Certification
• Licensed Dental Assistant

Certifications and Safety Requirements

• Basic CPR Certification required
• Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferred
• Hepatitis B Vaccination & Titer
• TB Vaccination & Titer

Note

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.