SURGICAL TECH I

Premier Health Partners; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health Partners Surgical Technologist (ST) performs technical functions to assist in patient care within the Operating Room and other hospital areas, collaborating with Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals. The ST serves in the scrub role and ensures sterile supplies, instruments, and equipment are ready.

Education: High School diploma or GED required; graduation from an accredited surgical technology program, or an AA in Surgical Technology, or 10+ years

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited surgical technology program or an AA in Surgical Technology.
• 10+ years experience as a Surgical Technologist may substitute formal education.

Responsibilities

• Assists in patient care within the Operating Room and other hospital areas.
• Works in the scrub role and helps ensure sterile supplies, instrumentation, and equipment are available.
• Collaborates with Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals.

Education

High School diploma or GED

AA in Surgical Technology / accredited program

10+ years experience as Surgical Technologist

Job description

The Surgical Technologist (ST) performs technical functions to assist in the delivery of patient care within the Operating Room or other areas of the hospital as assigned. The ST provides assistance to other health care providers such as Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals. The primary role of the ST is to perform in the ‘scrub’ role during surgical procedures and by assuring availability of all sterile supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.

Education: High School graduate or GED required. Graduation from an accredited school of surgical technology (civilian or military), Associate of Arts Degree in Surgical Technology from an accredited technical or Liberal Arts College or 10 plus years experience as a Surgical Technologist.

Certification: Current HealthCare Provider CPR certification. Certification as a Surgical Technologist under the Liaison Council on Certification for the Surgical Technologist by graduating from a CAAHEP and passing a national certification examination (CST) OR, certification under the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or certification under the Armed Forces (military) Program strongly preferred.