Surgical Technician (Full-Time)

Surgery Partners Brand; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Life Insurance

PTO

401(k) with company match

And more!

Job summary

Surgery Partners Brand in Ohio is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist in operating room procedures under the supervision of surgeons and nurses. You will prepare the OR, handle sterile supplies, and support the surgical team before, during, and after operations.

The role requires 0–2 years of clinical experience and CPR certification; certification is preferred but not required. A strong focus on patient safety and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• Certification preferred but not required.
• Graduate of an accredited surgical tech program; or Armed Forces training program for surgical technologists; or equivalent training.
• Must be certified to perform CPR.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Sets up operating room with instruments, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Tends to patient during pre-operation procedures following hospital regulations and procedures.
• Pre-operation skin and equipment preparation.
• Assembles and checks sterile and non-sterile equipment; ensures proper working order.
• Prepares patients by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transports and positions patients, covers with sterile drapes.
• Monitors vital signs, assists with sterile gowning and gloving.
• Passes instruments to surgeons and assistants.
• Counts sponges, needles, and supplies; helps with specimens.

Skills

CPR certified

Detail oriented

Education

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or equivalent

Graduate of accredited surgical tech program

Armed Forces surgical tech training or equivalent

CPR certification required

0–2 years clinical experience

Job description

JOB TITLE

Surgical Technologist

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Physician and/or Registered Nurse

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Surgical technologists, also called scrubs and surgical or operating room technicians, assist in surgical operations under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses, or other surgical personnel. Surgical technologists are members of operating room teams, which most commonly include surgeons, anesthesiologists, and circulating nurses.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/REQUIREMENTS

• Certification preferred but not required.
• A graduate of an accredited surgical tech program; or have completed an appropriate training program for surgical technologists in the Armed Forces; or is completing duties related to their employment by the federal government; or has equivalent training or experience.
• Must be certified to perform CPR.
• 0-2 years of clinical experience in a related field.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares and maintains medical equipment for surgical procedures.
• Before an operation, surgical technologists elp prepare the operating room by setting up surgical instruments and equipment, sterile drapes, and sterile solutions.
• Follows hospital regulations and industry procedures to tend to patient during pre-operation procedures.
• Performs pre-operation preparations to the patient's skin, body and medical equipment.
• Assemble both sterile and non-sterile equipment, as well as adjust and check it to ensure it is working properly.
• Get patients ready for surgery by washing, shaving, and disinfecting incision sites.
• Transport patients to the operating room, help position them on the operating table, and cover them with sterile surgical “drapes.”
• Observe patients’ vital signs, check charts, and assist the surgical team with putting on sterile gowns and gloves.
• Pass instruments and other sterile supplies to surgeons and surgeon assistants.
• Hold retractors, cut sutures, and help count sponges, needles, supplies, and instruments. Help prepare, care for, and dispose of specimens taken for laboratory analysis and help apply dressings.
• Operate sterilizers, lights, or suction machines, and help operate diagnostic equipment.
• After an operation, help transfer patients to the recovery room and clean and restock the operating room.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to be on your feet for long periods and lift or turn disabled patients.
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Ability to concentrate for periods of up to four hours
• Ability to communicate verbally both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to use computer keyboard and to view a computer monitor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients in the center.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge of the principle of growth and development of the life span and the posses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s requirements relative to his/her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the center’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills in the nursing process.
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize recognized channels of communication.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers, and other health team members.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.