Surgical Tech - 20573714

McKenzie Willamette Medical Center • Springfield, OR

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical technologists prepare the operating room, including the sterile field, setting up surgical equipment, supplies and solutions. During surgery, surgical technologists pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the surgeon and prepare and manage surgical equipment. Surgical technologists simultaneously manage the sterile field and specimens. Surgical technologists perform a count of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects.

Requirements

• Open heart experience required on skills checklist
• Willing to float to the main OR
• Certified following successful completion of a CAAHEP-accredited program or other programmatically-accredited surgical technology program
• National Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, including the sterile field.
• Set up surgical equipment, supplies and solutions.
• Pass instruments, fluids and supplies to the surgeon during surgery.
• Prepare and manage surgical equipment.
• Simultaneously manage the sterile field and specimens.
• Perform a count of sponges and supplies to prevent foreign retained objects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree