Ophthalmology Surgical Tech — Precision OR Support

Northwestern Medicine; Winfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Surgical Tech in Winfield, Illinois. As a vital part of the surgical team, you will assist the surgeon during operations, ensuring all instruments are ready and maintaining the sterile environment. Applicants must have completed a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent training and hold a Basic Life Support certification. Benefits are comprehensive, covering various aspects of employee well-being, including a sign-on bonus under certain conditions.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Surgical Technologist program or on-the-job training related to healthcare.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the surgeon during surgery as a scrub person according to prescribed standards.
• Assemble necessary instruments and check for proper functioning.
• Apply and monitor principles of aseptic technique.
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts according to policy.
• Assist surgical team with patient preparation as directed.

Skills

Basic Life Support

Surgical skills

Aseptic technique

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Surgical Technologist program

Tools

Surgical instruments

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Surgical Tech in Winfield, Illinois. As a vital part of the surgical team, you will assist the surgeon during operations, ensuring all instruments are ready and maintaining the sterile environment. Applicants must have completed a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent training and hold a Basic Life Support certification. Benefits are comprehensive, covering various aspects of employee well-being, including a sign-on bonus under certain conditions.