Surgical Tech

Mount Carmel Health System; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forbes best state employer 2025

Medical, dental, vision coverage day 1

Retirement with employer match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

RN to BSN tuition paid

Relocation assistance

DailyPay

DEI employee resource groups

Job summary

Mount Carmel Health System in Columbus, OH seeks a Surgical Technician who will assist the surgeon and maintain the sterile field under the RN direction. You will help prepare the operative room, support patient care, and contribute to safe, efficient surgery workflows.

This role requires graduation from a surgical technology program, NBSTSA/NCCT certification, or PN licensure in Ohio, plus BLS. The department offers comprehensive benefits, day-one coverage, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Graduate of a surgical technology program or equivalent NBSTSA/NCCT certification.
• If trained as a practical nurse, active Ohio PN license in good standing.
• BLS healthcare provider certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meeting surgery department goals (room turnover, first-case on-time starts).
• Assist in training/orientation of associates as directed by Clinical Educator.
• Maintain a safe patient environment and sterile technique.

Skills

BLS

Sterile techniques

Education

Surgical technology program graduate

NBSTSA/NCCT certification

Graduate of practical nursing program

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description:

Position Purpose:

The Surgical Technician , under the direction of a Registered Nurse, will provide patient care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Under the RN’s direction, sets up, and maintains the surgical field and assists the surgeon during operative procedures.

What you will do:

• Assists in meeting goals and initiatives for surgery department; such as, but not limited to room turnover and first-case on-time starts.
• Assists in training/orientation of associates as directed by the Clinical Educator.
• Maintains a safe environment for the patient.
• Maintains sterile techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of a surgical technology program, holds a certificate of surgical technology through the NBSTSA, NCCT or graduate of a school of practical nursing .
• Licensure / Certification: If a graduate of a school of practical nursing, current license in good standing to practice as a practical nurse in the State of Ohio .
• BLS healthcare provider training required .

Position Highlights and Benefits:

• Mount Carmel Health System recognized by Forbes in 2025 as one of America’s Best State Employers.
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• RN to BSN tuition 100% paid at Mount Carmel’s College of Nursing.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday.You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

Ministry/Facility Information:

Mount Carmel, a member of Trinity Health, has been a transforming healing presence in Central Ohio for over 135 years. Mount Carmel serves over 1.3 million patients each year at our f ive hospitals, free-standing emergency centers, outpatient facilities, surgery centers, urgent care centers, primary care and specialty care physician offices, community outreach sites and homes across the region. Mount Carmel College of Nursing offers one of Ohio's largest undergraduate , graduate, and doctor of nursing programs. If you’re seeking a rewarding career where your purpose, passion, and desire to make a difference come alive, we invite you to consider joining our team. Here, care is provided by all of us For All of You!

Legal Info (auto-populated in posting):

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.