Surgical Technician-Operating Room Full-Time

The salary range for this position is $23.13 - $32.39 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The Non-Cert Surgical Tech reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• The Operating Room Technician, under the guidance of the registered nurse, is responsible for the care and safety of the patients who come under his or her care.
• Scrubs and assists with various surgical procedures in all specialties.
• Assists with stocking of supplies, cleaning, and performs other duties as requested.
• Included within this assignment is the responsibility for ensuring effective communication between him or herself, the charge nurse, the patient, other staff, physicians, and other hospital departments.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma
• Knowledge of growth and development as pertinent to job duties
• Yearly Education of Total Joint Program
• Current recognition in Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers within 30 days of employment
• Physical Demands Requirement:
  • Physical demands required for this role include lift/carry up to 50 pounds and a push/pull force up to 50 pounds

Preferred:

• College level microbiology and human anatomy and physiology highly desirable
• Graduate of surgical technology program
• Certification as surgical technician
• Previous experience in hospital setting

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.