Surgical Technologist- Ahuja OR

University Hospitals; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center is seeking a Surgical Technologist to join the OR team. You will provide primary scrub support, help prepare instruments, and assist with operative procedures.

The role offers competitive pay, benefits, and a $5k sign-on bonus for external candidates with 1+ year of experience (and $2,500 for new grads). Certification preferred but not required, and BLS is required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required).
• Certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in a primary scrub position.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in operative procedures.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are available and in good condition.
• Provide labeled medications on the sterile field.
• Support the operative team and follow hand-off protocols.
• Participate in quality improvement.
• Engage in learning and self-improvement.

Skills

Asepsis knowledge

Surgical instruments

Teamwork

Medical equipment operation

Education

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Ahuja OR (25000B16)

Surgical Technologist- Ahuja OR - ( 25000B16 )

Join Our Team at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center OR Team

We’re looking for dedicated Surgical Technology professionals to join our team.

What We Offer:

$5k sign-on bonus for external candidates with 1+ years of experience and a $2,500 sign-on bonus for new grad techs.

Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and retirement plans

A Brief Overview

The first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder

What You Will Do

• Provide safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using nursing interventions in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
• Provide patient care/function in a primary scrub position.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
• Assure appropriate instruments/supplies are present and in proper working condition.
• Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
• Support the operative team, includes following patient care hand off protocol.
• Actively participate in the quality improvement process.
• Involved in learning and self-improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required)
• Certification preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (Required proficiency)
• Use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies. (Required proficiency)
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment
• Ability to use a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient care needs and prescribed medical therapies

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required within 90 Days)