SURGICAL TECH III

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health in Dayton, OH is seeking a skilled Surgical Technologist to support the Operating Room team. You will perform scrub duties, arrange sterile supplies and equipment, and collaborate with nurses, anesthesia staff and surgeons.

Responsibilities include orienting new team members, contributing to complex procedures, and driving PI projects to completion. A strong foundation in Surgical Technology and current BLS are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Surgical Technology degree or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification current required.
• Certification as CST/NCCT preferred or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the scrub role during surgical procedures and ensure availability of sterile supplies, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Provide orient/ training to new team members and participate in very complex cases.
• Drive quality improvement projects to completion.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses, anesthesia staff, surgeons and other professionals.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Surgical Technology degree

Diploma / Associate degree in Surgical Technology

Military Training in Surgical Technology (5+ years experience)

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

Education Required: High School completion / GED

Type of degree: Surgical Technology

Preferred educational qualifications: Diploma; Associate degree in the field of Surgical Technology or Military Training with 5 or more years of experience without a degree.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current BLS is 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 Required: 1-3 years of job-related experience required.

Knowledge/Skills

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