SURGICAL TECH I - CVOR/AMC/FT

Premier Health Partners; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is hiring a Surgical Tech I - CVOR to assist in patient care in the Operating Room. The Surgical Technologist will perform in the 'scrub' role during surgeries, ensure the availability of sterile supplies, and assist in training new team members. Candidates are preferred to have a diploma or associate degree in Surgical Technology and must hold current CPR certification. Strong knowledge of surgical procedures and effective communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High School completion / GED required.
• Preferred Diploma or Associates Degree in Surgical Technology; Military Training.
• Certification as a Surgical Technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of patient care within the Operating Room.
• Perform in the ‘scrub’ role during surgical procedures.
• Ensure availability of all sterile supplies and equipment.
• Assist surgery team with room turnover and preparation.

Skills

Knowledge of surgical procedures

Sterile technique

Knowledge of operating room equipment

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School completion / GED

Diploma or Associates Degree in Surgical Technology

Military Training

Job description

Job Title: Surgical Tech I - CVOR

Unit: Operating Room

Shift: 7a-5:30p, weekends, holiday, on-call

Facility: AMC

Job Overview

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 healthcare 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 to ensure availability of all sterile supplies, instrumentation, and equipment. Additionally, the ST provides orientation/training to new team members, participates in very complex cases, and is responsible for driving PI projects to completion.

Essential Duties & Functions

• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of surgical procedures and instrumentation.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of sterile technique, “scrubbing” and sterilization practices.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of equipment used in the operating room.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of medications used during a surgical procedure.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of the handling of specimens.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of patient care in the operating room (prepping, draping, positioning, moving etc.)
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of cleaning in surgery (instrumentation, OR rooms etc.).
• Assists the surgery team with room turnover and preparation of procedures.

Education & Qualifications

Education Required: High School completion / GED

Preferred Educational Qualifications: Diploma or Associates Degree in Surgical Technology; Military Training; 5 or more years of experience without a degree.

Area of Study or Major: Surgical Technology

Licensure / Certification / Registration

Current CPR: Required.

Certified 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) preferred.

Experience

Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Must be able to multitask with interruptions while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.