SURGICAL TECH - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER - FULL TIME

Toledo Clinic; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Toledo Clinic is seeking a Surgical Tech for the Ambulatory Surgery Center in Toledo, OH. The role supports physicians by managing instruments and equipment in the OR under the OPS Director of Nursing.

Requirements include a surgical technology certification and knowledge of sterile technique, along with adherence to AORN standards and universal precautions. The position is full-time with hourly pay in the listed range.

Qualifications

• Current certification in Surgical Technology is required.
• Knowledge of AORN standards and sterile scrubbing techniques.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution Standards and Toledo Clinic policies.
• Arrives on time in professional attire and completes tasks promptly.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians by handling instruments and equipment in the OR.
• Prepares operating room and supplies for procedures.
• Counts sponges, sharps, and instruments per policy.
• Collaborates with OR staff and nurse to ensure smooth case flow.
• Maintains instrument care and reports repairs as needed.

Skills

Sterile technique

Punctuality

Education

Surgical technologist certificate

LPN

RN

Job description

SURGICAL TECH - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER - FULL TIME

A S C Full Time Hourly 30-40 Technical Toledo, OH, US

General Summary

Assists physician(s) by handling instruments and equipment in the OR room

Works under the supervision of the OPS Director of Nursing

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Example of Essential Duties

• Assesses the Operating Room in preparation of procedures.
• Plans for needed supplies and equipment according to procedure.
• Identifies and corrects breaks in sterile technique immediately.
• Uses sterile technique to apply dressings.
• Evaluates proper care of instruments and reports any necessary repairs.

Other Essential Duties May Include ( but are not limited to)

• Collaborates with Circulating Nurse, and other OR staff, regarding procedure preparation in accordance with physician preference cards and policies and procedures.
• Assists in sponge, sharps, and instrument counts in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Participates in Quality Assurance/Improvement.
• Evaluates and updates physician preference cards.
• Positions patient on table and moves patient to stretcher after the case is complete.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Required

• - Current certification in Surgical Technology required.
• - Maintains knowledge of AORN standards and recommended practices and skill of surgical scrubbing techniques.
• - Adheres to Universal Precaution Standards and the policies and procedures of the Toledo Clinic.
• - Consistently arrives at work, in professional attire, on time and completes all tasks within established time frame.
• - Seeks appropriate tasks when primary tasks are completed and assists co-workers as needed.
• - Demonstrates adaptability to expanded roles.

Education

• - Surgical technologist certificate, LPN, or RN required.