SURGICAL TECHNICIAN II - OPERATING ROOM

Southwest General; Middleburg Heights (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights, Ohio seeks a Surgical Technician II to join our operating team. This role provides surgical instrumentation support under supervision, ensuring timely access to required tools and seamless interaction with the surgical staff, patients and families.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited Surgical Technician program or an accredited LPN program, at least 1 year of surgical tech experience (2 years if LPN grad), and Basic

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technician School or accredited LPN program.
• Surgical Technician experience of 1 year; if LPN graduate, 1 year scrub or 2 years preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; National Surgical Technician Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical support under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Clinical Supervisor.
• Supply Surgeon with instrumentation needs and act as liaison between physician, patient and family.
• Assist in orientation of new personnel, participate in on-call coverage and attend team meetings.

Education

Accredited Surgical Technician School

Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program

National Surgical Technician Certification

Job description

• Job Category Nursing Support/Patient Services

Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years!

Why work at SWGHC? In addition to the outstanding culture, we offer great benefits, no rotating shifts, free parking and are close to the turnpike and I71. Come join our team! #loveajobthatlovesyouback

SURGICAL TECHNICIAN II

Southwest General has 16 operating rooms that provide a variety of surgical services. Patient acuity varies. Call is required, and on call sleep rooms are available. Amount of call and weekends depend on department needs.

HOURS:

POSITION SUMMARY:
A caregiver who provides surgical support under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Clinical Supervisor. Provides Surgeon with instrumentation needs. He/she acts as a liaison between Physician, patient and family, and collaborates with other healthcare members. He/she assists in the orientation process of new personnel, is responsible for call coverage, attendance at team meetings, assists general surgery as needed and may participate in the other interdisciplinary or departmental committees. The Surgical Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for all general procedures according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Is a graduate of an Accredited Surgical Technician School or an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing.

Required length and type of experience:

Must have prior experience as a Surgical Technician (1 year). If graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nursing, one year of surgical technician / scrubbing experience required, or two (2) years preferred.

Required licensure, certification or registry:

Passage of National Surgical Technician Certification Exam is Preferred.

Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association is required.