Surgical Technologist (FT)

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital is seeking a full-time Surgical Technologist to join their team. The role involves preparing for surgical procedures, maintaining supplies, and supporting the surgical team. Candidates should have a high school diploma, relevant technician training, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Completion of an appropriate technician program or two years of experience preferred.
• CPR certification within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Checks supplies and instruments for procedures.
• Assists in preparing the operating room and equipment.
• Maintains sterile field and tracks instruments during procedures.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Completion of a technician program

Job description

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Surgical Technologist (Full-Time)

We look forward to finding new team members with the commitment and talent to help us provide excellent care for our patients as the best quality, value, and choice in the region. At Ohio Valley Surgical Hospital, our mission is to Elevate the Standard of Health Care in Our Community, and our core values guide the way we fulfill our mission. In service to each patient, we value quality, compassion, and care you can trust.

The Surgical Technologist scrubs for surgical procedures and demonstrates competence while functioning as a member of the surgical team. Prepares and maintains supplies, instruments, and equipment related to these procedures. Supports the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the Hospital. The Surgical Technologist reports to the Operating Room Manager.

Responsibilities:

1. Checks doctor’s preference cards and case cart supplies to assure that supplies and instruments are correct for the procedure.
2. Assists the circulating nurse in obtaining needed supplies and equipment for each procedure.
3. Assists the circulating nurse in preparing room and equipment for the specific procedure.
4. Familiar with decontamination and sterilization of needed instruments and has knowledge of performing other types of processing for instruments such as telescopes that cannot be autoclaved.
5. Performs proper hand scrub according to the Hospital’s policy.
6. Protects sterile field from possible contamination.
7. Keeps track of instruments, sponges, and needles during procedure and performs timely counts in an acceptable manner with the Circulating Nurse.
8. Reports and replaces any faulty instruments and removes same from field.
9. Follows the course of the procedure at all times, anticipating the surgeon’s needs.
10. Assumes responsibilities for proper handling of specimen, asking surgeon for instructions if necessary, and hands specimen off field to circulating nurse.
11. Performs other duties as assigned by Operating Room Nurse.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Completion of an appropriate technician program or previous technician experience of at least two years. Certification preferred
• CPR certification within probationary period.
• Organize and prioritize and possess multi-tasking skills.
• Competence in oral and written communication skills.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care