Surgical Technologist

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center in Fairlawn, OH seeks an experienced Surgical Technologist to join our operating room team. You will scrub, gown, glove, and assist with draping, preparing sterile fields, and passing instruments during procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing supplies, assisting with patient positioning and intraoperative tasks, operating sterilizers, and participating in time-out procedures and post-operative care. 3–5 years of experience and CST certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of an approved accredited surgical technology program or military training.
• Experience: 3–5 years of demonstrated experience in field or profession preferred.
• Certification: Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs surgical scrub; dons OR attire and PPE; assists with gowning, gloving, and draping.
• Prepares and maintains sterile field; gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment.
• Assists with patient positioning, skin preparation, and intraoperative tasks such as suctioning, sponging, passing instruments, and cutting sutures.
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions (does not administer medications).
• Handles specimens according to policy; prepares bone/tissue products (excluding ACL graft).
• Operates sterilizers and surgical equipment; ensures proper functioning and safe use.
• Participates in time-out procedures and post-operative care, including dressing application and patient transfer.
• May assist as second technologist during complex procedures (e.g., holding retractors, applying electrocautery, connecting drains, applying dressings).

Skills

Surgical scrubbing

Sterile technique

PPE safety

Education

Accredited surgical technology program

Military training

Tools

Sterilizers

Surgical equipment

Job description

The Essentials

• Schedule: Four 10 Hour Shifts | Minimal On-Call Requirement
• Location: Fairlawn, OH Hospital 3557 Embassy Pkwy
• On-Site Specialties: Operating Room, Surgical Scrub, Surgical Technology, Orthopaedics, Plastics

What youll do

• Performs surgical scrub; dons OR attire and PPE; assists with gowning, gloving, and draping
• Prepares and maintains sterile field; gathers, checks, and opens supplies and equipment
• Assists with patient positioning, skin preparation, and intraoperative tasks such as suctioning, sponging, passing instruments, and cutting sutures
• Measures and passes medications, hemostatic agents, and irrigation solutions (does not administer medications).
• Handles specimens according to policy; prepares bone/tissue products (excluding ACL graft).
• Operates sterilizers and surgical equipment; ensures proper functioning and safe use.
• Participates in time-out procedures and post-operative care, including dressing application and patient transfer.
• May assist as second technologist during complex procedures (e.g., holding retractors, applying electrocautery, connecting drains, applying dressings).

What Were Looking For

• Education: Completion of an approved accredited surgical technology program or military training.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience in field or profession preferredCertification: Certification as a Certified Surgical Technologist is preferred.