Surgical Technologist in the Operating Room, Full-Time (hours between 0630-1900) (Pathways Scholarship Available to Become Certified)

Northwestern Medical Center • St. Albans, VT

24d • Onsite

About The Position

Northwestern Medical Center is recruiting a Surgical Technologist for its Operating Room team. The opportunity is designed for candidates who are not yet certified and want to develop their skills and pursue Surgical Technologist certification; a Pathways Scholarship is available to become certified. The role is full-time at 80 hours bi-weekly, generally Monday through Friday between 0630 and 1900, with an on-call rotation that includes evenings, nights, and weekends. Candidates must be available within 30 minutes of the hospital and willing to participate in the rotation.

Under the supervision and delegation of a Registered Nurse, the Surgical Technologist assists with providing surgical instrumentation to the surgeon before, during, and after surgery, and helps care for and clean equipment and the operating room. The role works with the surgical team to prepare operating rooms, instruments, sutures, and surgical cases, while maintaining patient safety and the integrity of the sterile field.

The hiring range is $20.44–$28.56 per hour for a Surgical Technologist and $23.46–$32.77 per hour once certified. Individual compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, internal equity, qualifications, and alignment with the role.

Northwestern Medical Center describes its mission as providing exceptional health care to the community and emphasizes employee well-being, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. It offers a benefits package intended to support health, work-life responsibilities, asset protection, and financial planning. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and employment process.

Requirements

• Graduate of an LPN program with an interest in the operating room and/or graduate of a Surgical Technologist program.
• Prior experience as an LPN or healthcare professional, such as a surgical assistant.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to assist surgeons in the scrub role.
• Current BLS certification.
• Available within 30 minutes of the hospital and willing to participate in the on-call rotation.
• Able to meet the physical demands of prolonged standing and walking, lifting and positioning patients, and lifting supplies and equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in building skills and pursuing certification as a Surgical Technologist; a Pathways Scholarship is available to become certified.
• A non-traditional route to establish qualifications may be accepted after review of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate as a member of the surgical team and adhere to surgical services policies.
• Participate in staff and patient introductions and the surgical time-out.
• Under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, perform other duties as needed.
• Report pertinent and concise information and protect the confidentiality of patients and colleagues.
• Prioritize tasks, consider alternatives, and seek assistance when needed.
• Maintain patient safety by preserving the integrity of the sterile field.
• Prepare operating rooms with appropriate instruments and sutures, open required items, and set up surgical cases accurately.
• Assist with providing surgical instrumentation to the surgeon before, during, and after surgery.
• Care for and clean equipment and the operating room before and after surgery.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package designed to support employee health, work-life responsibilities, asset protection, and financial planning.
• Pathways Scholarship available to become certified as a Surgical Technologist.
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed