Northwest Health ยท 4 weeks ago
OB Certified Scrub Technologist
Northwest Health is located in one of the fastest growing regions in America, offering a blend of urban sophistication and small town charm. They are seeking a Certified Surgical Technician to work collaboratively with the surgical team to ensure safe and effective patient care in the operating room, maintaining a sterile field and managing surgical instruments and supplies.
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Responsibilities
Prepares the operating room by ensuring surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies are properly set up and available based on the procedure and physician preference card
Maintains a sterile field throughout the surgical procedure, applying principles of Universal Precautions, asepsis, and sterile technique
Anticipates the needs of the surgeon, passing instruments and supplies accurately and efficiently during surgical procedures
Handles surgical instruments and equipment according to manufacturer instructions and hospital policy, including inspection, point-of-use cleaning, and sterilization
Performs and documents sponge, needle, and instrument counts in collaboration with the circulating nurse to support patient safety
Assists with patient positioning, draping, and transfer under the direction of the RN to ensure patient safety and procedural readiness
Supports ongoing maintenance and accuracy of physician preference cards and procedural documentation
Restocks supplies, cleans and returns equipment to designated storage areas, and prepares rooms for subsequent cases to ensure OR efficiency
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Technical School graduate of Surgical Technology or Practical Nursing program required
Associate Degree in Surgical Technology or Applied Sciences required
0-2 years of operating room surgical technician experience required
CST - Certified Surgical Technologist required
BCLS - Basic Life Support required
Tennessee: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
Texas: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
Benefits
Immediate Health Insurance Coverage
Great benefits such as: Educational Reimbursement, 401K, Sofi Program
Shift Differentials
Company
Northwest Health
Northwest Health, the largest health system in Northwest Arkansas, has 487 beds, a combined medical staff of more than 500 physicians and more than 2,000 employees working together to provide quality healthcare for the region.