Surgical Tech: OR Prep & Instrument Steward

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center; Coupeville (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the surgeon during operative procedures. You will prepare the operating room, select and pack instruments, and maintain a sterile field according to surgeon preferences.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and Washington DOH Surgical Technologist registration; BLS is required, and CST certification is preferred. Prior IP/OP experience (2 years) is preferred. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Highest level of education completed, minimum high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Washington State DOH Surgical Technologist registration required.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Current CST preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ prior experience in either IP or OP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares Operating Room and field, selects instruments and packs for appropriate cases in accordance with surgeon preferences.
• Assist with surgical procedures under direction of the circulating nurse and/or practitioner in accordance with scope of practice including passing of instruments, sponge count, and maintaining sterile field.
• Performs room turnover, decontamination of instruments, stocking, and other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

WhidbeyHealth Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the surgeon during operative procedures. You will prepare the operating room, select and pack instruments, and maintain a sterile field according to surgeon preferences.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, and Washington DOH Surgical Technologist registration; BLS is required, and CST certification is preferred. Prior IP/OP experience (2 years) is preferred. Comprehensive benefits are provided.