Certified Surgical Tech-Operating Room; 80hrs Biweekly, Rotating

MetroHealth; Berea (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER in Ohio is seeking a Surgical Technician to support operating room functions in a full-time role. The position includes maintaining sterile technique, assisting with patient care from neonate to geriatric, and orienting staff to equipment and procedures in a dynamic OR setting.

The role emphasizes upholding the MetroHealth System standards, providing quality patient care, and contributing to a collaborative surgical team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.
• Possesses and maintains certification as a surgical technologist (CST) from NBSTSA.

Responsibilities

• Performs various duties in the operating room.
• Maintains the cleanliness and efficiency of operating room services.
• Performs limited neonate through geriatric patient care services.
• Orients employees to equipment and procedures.
• Serves as a role model to other operation room technicians and students.
• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

Skills

CST Certification

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology

Job description

Location:

METROHEALTH MEDICAL CENTER

Biweekly Hours:

80.00

Shift:

Variable Shifts; 7a-3:30p, 3p-11:30p, 11p-7:30a

For nearly two centuries, the MetroHealth System's mission has been focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care to all communities in Northeast Ohio. Today, through our state-of-the-art Level One Trauma Center, cutting-edge specialty care units, and dedicated caregivers, the system is working at the forefront of medicine to address the overall needs of our patients and eliminate healthcare disparities.

Position Summary:

• Performs various duties in the operating room.


• Maintains the cleanliness and efficiency of operating room services.


• Performs limited neonate through geriatric patient care services.


• Orients employees to equipment and procedures.


• Serves as a role model to other operation room technicians and students.


• Upholds the mission, vision, values, and customer service standards of The MetroHealth System.

MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance. As a public employer, employees participate in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

Required Qualifications:

• High school graduate or passage of a high school equivalency exam.


• Graduate of an accredited School of Surgical Technology.


• Possesses and maintains certification as a surgical technologist (CST) from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA).


• Current AHA Basic Life Support certification or obtains within 90 days of hire.


• Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of cultural, ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• None

Physical Requirements:

• May sit, stand, stoop, bend, and ambulate intermittently during the day.


• May need to sit or stand for extended periods.


• See in the normal visual range with or without correction.


• Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.


• Ability to push/pull 350 pounds.


• Ability to lift 35 pounds.


• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.


• Requires some exposure to chemicals.