Surgical Tech - Surgery Main

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $7,500

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Surgical Technologist to prepare the surgical room, gather supplies, and assist the surgical team. This role requires completion of the OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship and the ability to independently scrub complex cases.

Key responsibilities include ensuring a sterile field, delivering instruments during surgery, and participating in unit operations. Candidates should demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and possess BLS certification.

A sign-on bonus of $7,500 is offered for external applicants with a one-year work commitment.

Qualifications

• Completion of OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or equivalent military training.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• ST certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical room and gather necessary supplies.
• Deliver instruments and assist the surgical team intra-operatively.
• Engage in unit operations for efficiency and quality care.

Skills

BLS

Critical thinking skills

Ability to anticipate surgeon needs

Communication with staff

Education

Completion of OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship

Graduation from accredited surgical technologist school

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description Summary

Sign‑On Bonus: $7,500 for external applicants under a one‑year work commitment, including those who have been away from the organization for longer than 90 days.

The Surgical Technologist or Certified Surgical Technologist prepares the surgical room, gathers necessary supplies, delivers instruments and supplies to the surgeon and surgical team intra‑operatively, may function as a second assistant to the surgeon, and assists in the proper decontamination of the room, supplies, and instruments post‑operatively.

Responsibilities And Duties

40% • Prepares for surgical cases by obtaining and preparing appropriate supplies, equipment and instruments; reviews surgeon’s preferences to determine required items; establishes and maintains a sterile field; presents instruments to the operating team; delivers appropriate instruments/supplies using proper sterile technique; acts as second assistant to the surgeon, performing duties related to draping and operative site exposure; is responsible for removal of all sharps and for returning the initial‑return card for verification; can hold extremities; assists with casting and splinting; mixes medications on the sterile field after verification by a registered nurse; assists with positioning; can fix specimens in formalin (annual competency required); assists the circulator in proper care and handling of surgical specimens; can wash and thaw grafts; can hold a stapler while the surgeon fires it; can operate a skin stapler for wound approximation; can assist with the dislocation of joints if yearly competency is accomplished; can cut suture material 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 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.

40% • Equipment and Supply Maintenance: Assists in post‑procedure cleaning of the OR/equipment; returns equipment/supplies to proper areas; assists in room re‑stocking; may run dart/biologics for sterilizers (annual competency required); reports any damaged equipment; mops floor between cases; ensures that all equipment cords are not frayed and free from cuts.

20% • Unit Operations: Participates in unit operations to contribute to efficiency of the department, effective communication, quality care, personal growth and development, training and orientation of new personnel; maintains all annual unit‑specific competencies, ACE and PAR requirements; mentors new associates; CAN DO: mix medications on the sterile field following verification with an RN; deliver medications to the sterile field if an RN is in scrub role; run dart/biologics for sterilizers if annual competency has been met; sterilize instrumentation if annual competency has been met; 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 and specimen labeling with the surgical team; fix specimens in formalin as long as 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 under the supervision of a surgeon; operate the skin stapler for wound approximation; assist in the dislocation of joints if 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

• Completion of OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or
• Graduated from an accredited (CAAHEP) surgical technologist school (preferred) or equivalent military training or 10+ years’ experience as a Surgery Technician.
• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS.
• 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 procedure 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: Variable

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Department: Surgery Main

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.