Surgical Tech - Bone and Joint

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $7,500

Job summary

OhioHealth is looking for a surgical technician to join the Surgery – Bone and Joint department. The role involves preparing for surgical cases, maintaining a sterile field, and assisting surgeons in operations.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in surgical technology, and the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills. Full-time position with a work commitment and a $7,500 sign-on bonus for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Completion of OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or equivalent military training.
• ST certification preferred.
• Demonstrate ability to anticipate surgeon needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgical cases and maintain a sterile field.
• Assist in post‑procedure cleaning of the OR/equipment.
• Mentor new associates and participate in unit operations.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Sterile Technique

Education

High School diploma or GED

Completion of surgical technologist school

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Sign‑On Bonus

External applicants may be eligible for a $7,500 sign‑on bonus with a one‑year work commitment. This includes previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization longer than 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgical cases – Obtain and prepare appropriate supplies, equipment and instruments. Review surgeon's preferences to determine required items. Establish and maintain a sterile field and present instruments to the operating team. Deliver appropriate instruments/supplies utilizing proper principles of sterile technique. Act as 2nd assistant to surgeon for duties related to draping and operative site exposure. Responsible for removal of all sharps and initial return card for verification. Can hold extremities. Assist with casting and splinting. Mix medications on the sterile field once verification by a registered nurse has occurred. Assist with positioning, can fix specimens in formalin (annual competency required), assists circulator in proper care and handling of surgical specimens. Can wash and thaw grafts, can hold a stapler while surgeon fires it, can operate skin stapler for wound approximation and can assist with the dislocation of joints if yearly competency is accomplished. Can cut suture material as directed and under the supervision of a surgeon. Can apply ESU to clamps or forceps for hemostasis under the direct supervision of the surgeon, can assist anesthesia if yearly competency is accomplished, can assist with patient skin prep if yearly competency is accomplished, can change out camera and robotic instruments during endoscopic procedures under the direct supervision of the surgeon, can manipulate the uterus during robotic cases under the direct supervision of the surgeon.

• Equipment and Supply Maintenance – Assist in post‑procedure cleaning of the OR/equipment, return equipment/supplies to proper areas; assist in room re‑stocking. May run dart/biologics for sterilizers (annual competency required), report any damaged equipment appropriately, mop floor between cases, and ensure all equipment cords are not frayed and free from cuts as well as other duties as assigned.

• Unit Operations – Participate in unit operations to contribute to efficiency of the department, effective communication, quality care, personal growth and development, training and orientation of new personnel. Maintain all annual unit‑specific competencies, ACE and PAR requirements. Mentor new associates. Can mix medications on the sterile field following verification with an RN. Can deliver medications to the sterile field if an RN is in scrub role. Can run dart / biologics for sterilizers if annual competency has been met. Can sterilize instrumentation if annual competency has been met. Can assist with positioning, hold extremities, check next case cart, perform room turnover and set‑up for subsequent cases, assist with casting and splint application/removal, participate in verification of specimen labeling with the Surgery team, fix specimens in formalin if annual competency has been met, wash or thaw grafts, assist RN circulator under direct supervision, hold a stapler while the surgeon fires it, cut suture material as directed and under the supervision of a surgeon, operate the skin stapler for wound approximation, and assist in the dislocation of joints as long as annual competency has been met.

• CANNOT DO – Cannot inject or administer medications, dye and blood product. Cannot set up IVs. Cannot desiccate tissue. Cannot suture. Cannot tie suture. Cannot use or activate cautery. Cannot operate ESU. Cannot perform anything invasive. Cannot prep patient. Cannot access Pyxis for controlled substances. Cannot complete documentation for the legal medical record. Cannot manipulate or alter grafts. Cannot assist anesthesia with airway management and placement of invasive lines. Cannot mark surgical site.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Completion of OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship *or* graduated from an accredited (CAAHEP) surgical technologist school *or* equivalent military training or 10+ years’ experience as a surgery technician.
• ST certification preferred
• Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on the introductory team
• Perform primary role independently
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicate these with staff
• Identify actual or potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance and/or supervision
• Complete basic skills and competencies in 2‑3 service lines as delineated in the Surgery Skill Competency Checklist.
• Independently scrub complex cases in 1‑2 assigned service line specialties.

Specialized Knowledge

Graduate from an accredited (CAAHEP) surgical technologist school preferred or equivalent military training or 10+ years’ experience as a surgical technician. Understanding of procedures performed. Anticipate surgeon’s needs. Have necessary knowledge and ability to ensure quality patient care. Monitor sterile field. Provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions. BLS and strong clinical knowledge of OR environment.

Work Shift

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Department

Surgery – Bone and Joint

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all persons in all aspects of the associate–employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.