SURGICAL TECH - AMBULATORY SURGERY CENTER - FULL TIME

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; 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 a full-time role. The position supports physicians by handling instruments and equipment in the OR and works under the supervision of the OPS Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities include preparing the OR, ensuring sterile technique, counting sponges and instruments, and collaborating with OR staff. Requires current Surgical Technology certification and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Current certification in Surgical Technology required.
• Maintains knowledge of AORN standards and best practices in the OR.
• Adheres to Universal Precaution Standards and Toledo Clinic policies.
• Arrives on time in professional attire and completes tasks promptly.
• Seeks additional tasks when primary duties are done and assists teammates.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the Operating Room in preparation of procedures.

Skills

Surgical scrubbing techniques

AORN standards knowledge

Universal precautions

Professional attire and punctuality

Adaptability

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.