SURGICAL TECH - FIRST ASSIST

Company: Northwest Medical Center
Location: Bentonville
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

Do you want to be a valued member of a team who plays a critical role in providing excellent care to patients in a hospital setting? If so, consider joining our team as a Surgical Tech First Asst. at Northwest Medical Center Bentonville.

Make a genuine difference in healthcare as an Allied Health professional at Northwest Health. Our Allied Health team is a diverse group of professionals who provide essential diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative services across our five hospitals, urgent care, and primary care locations. We believe in investing in our team members' futures. So whether you're just starting out or looking to continue your healthcare career, we provide that path. With opportunities for career advancement and continuing education, we're committed to helping you make Northwest Health a long-term career goal.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Provides direct support to surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Positioning and prepping patients prior to surgery, ensuring clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges, controlling bleeding, closing surgery sites using sutures or staples and properly dressing wounds.
• They also collaborate with doctors and other surgical team members to ensure proper post-operative care of patients. Key qualifications to be considered for this include:
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduate of a certified surgical technician program and a recognized first assistant training program.
  • At least one year experience as a surgical tech is required.
    
    About Northwest Health
    
    Northwest Arkansas is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic regions in America-a perfect blend of urban sophistication and small town charm. If you aren't local and haven't already discovered this, check out www.northwestarkansas.org to see why NWA keeps winning awards as a best place to live.
    
    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/M/V) and welcome you to apply.

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