Surgical Technologist — Sterile Field Expert & Team Player

United Surgical Partners International; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and prescript

Life and AD&D coverage

Short- and long-term disability

FSAs and HSAs

401(k) and retirement planning

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Northwest Regional Surgery Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room by anticipating the needs of the surgical team and maintaining a sterile field during procedures.

The role requires completing a surgical tech program or having relevant experience, with 1 year of multispecialty scrub and sterile processing. Candidates should be a strong team player, capable of handling instrument counts and safety protocols while delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a surgical technician program or prior surgical tech experience.
• At least 1 year multispecialty surgical scrub and sterile processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and patient management.
• Understanding of aseptic techniques and their implementation.
• Ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and work as a team.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team and maintain a sterile field.
• Assist circulating nurse and team in maintaining a sterile environment.
• Count sponges, needles, and instruments pre- and intra-operatively with staff.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants as needed.
• Assist in keeping physician preference cards accurate and updated.
• Retain specimens and confirm source with the surgeon for pathology.
• Transport equipment and assist in cleaning and reprocessing of instrument sets.
• Interact professionally with patients, physicians, staff and visitors.
• Follow universal precautions and safety guidelines, including PPE and hand hygiene.
• Participate in infection control surveillance and emergency drills.

Skills

High school graduate

Surgical technician program

Multispecialty scrub tech experience

Sterile processing experience

Surgical knowledge

Aseptic techniques

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Surgical technician program

Job description

Northwest Regional Surgery Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support the operating room by anticipating the needs of the surgical team and maintaining a sterile field during procedures.

The role requires completing a surgical tech program or having relevant experience, with 1 year of multispecialty scrub and sterile processing. Candidates should be a strong team player, capable of handling instrument counts and safety protocols while delivering high-quality patient care.