Operating Room Surgical Technologist — Expert OR Support

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital in Ohio is seeking a Surgical Technologist to scrub for surgical procedures and support the OR team. You will prepare supplies, maintain sterile fields, and assist in instrument handling and safety measures throughout procedures.

The role requires completing a technician program or having at least two years of experience, with CPR certification within probation. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Completed surgical technologist program or at least two years of technician experience; certification preferred but not required.
• CPR certification within probationary period.
• Competent in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Check doctor’s preference cards and case cart supplies to assure that supplies and instruments are correct for the procedure.
• Assist the circulating nurse in obtaining needed supplies and equipment for each procedure.
• Assist the circulating nurse in preparing room and equipment for the specific procedure.
• Open gown and gloves before scrubbing and assist in opening other supplies prior to each procedure.
• Be familiar with decontamination and sterilization of needed instruments and knowledge of processing for instruments such as telescopes that cannot be autoclaved.
• Perform proper hand scrub according to the Hospital’s policy.
• Perform gowning and gloving within acceptable standards.
• Set up sterile field neatly and efficiently and ensure all requested instruments and supplies are available.
• Protect sterile field from possible contamination and monitor the room.
• Keep track of instruments, sponges, and needles during procedure and perform timely counts prior to incision with Circulating Nurse.
• Maintain a neat mayo tray and back table.
• Check instruments for good condition and replace faulty ones.
• Gown and glove surgeons and assistants appropriately.
• Drape the patient according to procedure unless surgeon prefers to do it.
• Move mayo stand and back table to operative field and set up equipment.
• Follow the course of the procedure and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Handle specimens properly and hand off to circulating nurse as instructed.
• Inform circulating nurse of any drains or packing left in a patient.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completed surgical technologist program or 2+ years experience

Job description

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital in Ohio is seeking a Surgical Technologist to scrub for surgical procedures and support the OR team. You will prepare supplies, maintain sterile fields, and assist in instrument handling and safety measures throughout procedures.

The role requires completing a technician program or having at least two years of experience, with CPR certification within probation. Strong communication and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.