Lead Surgical Technologist - Inpatient

Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State is seeking a Lead Certified Surgical Technologist to join the perioperative team. The role focuses on preparing the operating room, ensuring instruments and supplies are ready, and supporting the surgical team to optimize patient care outcomes.

The specialist will handle instruments, supplies, and equipment, anticipate surgeon needs, and maintain sterile technique while potentially rotating shifts and on-call duties to meet departmental demands.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Formal Surgical Technology Training Program or equivalent completed.
• Must hold CST or TS-C certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical technology experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures.
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs and support the surgical team throughout the procedure.
• Maintain sterile field and aseptic techniques.
• May be assigned rotating shifts and on-call duties based on departmental needs.

Skills

CST certification

Surgical Technology

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma

Surgical Technology training program

Job description

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Scope of Position

The Lead Certified Surgical Technologist is an essential member of the perioperative team, working collaboratively to ensure the success of patient procedures. The Lead Certified Surgical Technologist assist in surgical procedures by preparing the operating/procedural room, ensuring the availability of necessary instruments and supplies, and supporting the surgical team throughout the procedure, also serving as a departmental resource. The Lead Certified Surgical Technologist performs their specific roles and duties with high standards, to create an atmosphere that maximizes patient care outcomes, improving customer service levels, reducing the length of hospitalization and decreasing costs. The Lead Certified Surgical Technologist reflects a culture of cooperation, enthusiasm and mutual respect.

Position Summary

The Lead Certified Surgical Technologist handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure and also functions as a department clinical resourse. The Lead Certified Surgical Technologist understands the procedure being performed and anticipates the surgeon’s needs. The Lead Certified Surgical Technologist has expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and is constantly on vigil for maintaining the sterile field. Based on departmental needs, the Lead Certified Surgical Technologist may be assigned rotating shifts and on-call duties.

Minimum Qualifications

High School graduate or equivalent and must have completed formal Surgical Technology Training Program or the equivalent. Must hold CST or TS-C certification. A minimum of 2 years of surgical technology experience required.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.