PRN Surgical Technologist - OR Sterile Field Expert

Memorial Health System - Ohio; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Athens, OH is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN) to support operating room activities. You will assist surgeons, maintain sterile technique, prepare instruments, and help ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

Qualified candidates must be certified as a Surgical Technologist and hold BLS certification. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to Memorial Health System's standards of excellence, with an on-site PRN schedule.

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and equipment needed for surgical procedure.
• 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.

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist

BLS certification

Job description

Memorial Health System in Athens, OH is seeking a Certified Surgical Technologist (PRN) to support operating room activities. You will assist surgeons, maintain sterile technique, prepare instruments, and help ensure patient safety throughout procedures.

Qualified candidates must be certified as a Surgical Technologist and hold BLS certification. The role emphasizes reliability, teamwork, and adherence to Memorial Health System's standards of excellence, with an on-site PRN schedule.