Certified Surgical Technologist - Surgery - FT 1.0 (80 hrs biweekly) (74571)

Memorial Health System - Ohio; Marietta (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Marietta, OH is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist to support the operating room team, maintain sterile technique, and anticipate surgeon needs during procedures.

The role involves preparing the sterile field, passing instruments, and assisting with room setup and turnover to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Certified as a Surgical Technologist is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure including scrubs, gowns and gloves.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.

Skills

Surgical Tech Cert

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Marietta, OH 45750, Position Type: Full Time, Job Shift: Varies as scheduled, Job Category: Allied Health, In an environment of continuous quality improvement, the Certified Surgical Technologist is responsible for performing a wide variety of patient care activities in the operating room scope of activities while supporting the medical and nursing plan of care to patients. The Certified Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. The position has an understanding of the procedure being performed and anticipates the needs of the surgeon while having the necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly on vigil for maintenance of the sterile field. Exhibits the MHS Standards of Excellence and exercises strict confidentiality at all times.

Job Functions:

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure including scrubs, gowns and gloves.
• Sets up sterile table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for procedure.
• Performs appropriate counts with circulator prior to the operation and before incision is closed.
• Gowns and gloves surgeon and assistants.
• Helps in draping sterile field.
• Passes instruments, etc., to surgeon during procedure.
• Maintains highest standard of sterile technique during procedure.
• Prepares sterile dressings.
• Cleans and prepares instruments for terminal sterilization.
• Assists other members of team with terminal cleaning of room.
• Assists in prepping room for the next patient.
• Obtains appropriate sterile and unsterile items needed for procedure.
• Opens sterile supplies.
• Properly cares for specimens.
• Secures dressings after incision closure.
• Maintains compliance in RQI required.
• Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Certified as a Surgical Technologist required.
• BLS certification required.

Special Knowledge, Skills, Training:

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her unit.

Compensation Details:

Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits:

• Memorial Health System is proud to offer an affordable, comprehensive benefit package to all full time and flex time employees.
• To learn more about the many benefits we offer, please visit our website at www.mhsystem.org/benefits.

Bonus Eligibility:

Available to qualifying full or flex time employees. Eligibility will be determined upon offer.

Memorial Health System is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Memorial Health System is a federal drug-free workplace. This policy prohibits marijuana use by employees.

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at https://www.ocio.usda.gov/document/ad-3027, or at any USDA office, or call [phone] to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax [phone] or email at [e-mail].