Surgical Tech - Surgery Main

Berger Health System; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Surgical Technician to support our operating room team. The role emphasizes sterile technique, instrument handling, and assisting the surgeon as the second scrub during complex cases.

You'll help prepare supplies, maintain equipment, and participate in unit operations while mentoring new staff. Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate surgeon needs are essential for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an OhioHealth OR ST fellowship or graduation from an accredited surgical technologist program preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; BLS/STS certification preferred.
• Candidate must demonstrate basic critical thinking and ability to anticipate surgeon needs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgical cases by obtaining supplies, maintaining sterile field and assisting as second assistant.
• Assist with room and equipment cleaning, stock reprocessing and ensuring equipment safety.
• Participate in unit operations, mentor new associates and support departmental efficiency.

Skills

Surgical technologist

Education

CAAHEP-accredited program

Military training equivalent

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Description Summary: ***SIGN-ON BONUS: $7500*** External applicants may be eligible for a $7500 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 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 and presents instruments to the operating team. Delivers appropriate instruments/supplies utilizing proper principles of sterile technique. Acts as 2nd assistant to surgeon, performing duties related to draping and operative site exposure. Responsible for removal of all sharps and initials return card for verification. Can hold extremities. Assist with casting and splinting. Mixes 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 the purpose of wound approximation and can assist with the dislocation of joints if yearly competency is accomplished. Can cut suture material as directed by 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.
• 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 appropriately, mops floor between cases, and ensures that all equipment cords are not frayed and free from cuts as well as other duties as assigned.
• 20% Unit Operations: Participates in unit operations to contribute to efficiency of department, effective communication, quality care, personal growth as well as development, training, and orientation of new personnel. Maintains all annual unit specific competencies, ACE and PAR requirements. Will mentor new associates.

CAN DO

• 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.
• Can hold extremities.
• Can check next case cart.
• Can perform room turnover and set-up for subsequent cases.
• Can assist with casting and splint application/removal.
• Can participate in verification of specimen and specimen labeling with Surgery team.
• Can fix specimens in formalin as long as annual competency has been met.
• Can wash or thaw grafts.
• Can assist RN circulator under direct supervision.
• Can hold a stapler while the surgeon fires it.
• Can cut suture material as directed by and under the supervision of a surgeon.
• Can operate the skin stapler for the purpose of wound approximation.
• Can 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 or GEDBLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association Additional Job Description: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience 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 their introductory team Perform primary role independently Demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates 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

Work Shift: Variable Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Surgery Main

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 person 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 WE Are Inspired to Do Our Best. OhioHealth is a nationally recognized, innovative healthcare system delivering world-class patient care in a supportive, professional environment filled with limitless opportunities to learn and grow. We are a unique organization in the healthcare field. Our model system of facilities encompasses a wide scope of expertise and care. For professionals, we are a place where people committed to doing our best are given the tools and resources to accomplish our mission every single day. OhioHealth is recognized as a Great Place to Work CertifiedTM organization. The Great Place to Work® is a global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. This recognition is one measure of our success in achieving a part of our vision to be an organization "where people want to work."