Surgical Technologist- Geauga OR

University Hospitals; Chardon (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5k sign-on bonus for experienced candidates

$2,500 sign-on bonus for new graduates

Competitive salary

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Retirement plans

Job summary

A healthcare institution is seeking a dedicated Surgical Technologist to join their team in Chardon, Ohio. This role offers an evening shift and includes responsibilities such as providing efficient nursing care, assisting in surgical procedures, and ensuring the readiness of instruments. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge of asepsis and must have completed an accredited Surgical Technologist program.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of asepsis and surgical procedures.
• Required proficiency in handling technical equipment.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient nursing care to patients.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in operative procedures.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are ready and in condition.
• Label medications and place on sterile field with correct doses.
• Follow patient care hand-off protocol and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Asepsis knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from accredited Surgical Technologist program

Completion of military Surgical Technologist training program

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Geauga OR (250002CB)

Surgical Technologist- Geauga OR - ( 250002CB )

Join Our Team at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center

We’re looking for dedicated Surgical Technology professionals to join our team. We have an Evening shift opportunity available.

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

Join us and help us live our mission: To Heal, To Teach, To Discover.

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

• Other Accredited Program: Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required) or
• Other Accredited Program: completion of a military Surgical Technologist training program (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)
• Good communication skills
• 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)

Physical Demands

• Standing Frequently
• Walking Frequently
• Sitting Rarely
• Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
• Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
• Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
• Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
• Balancing Occasionally
• Stooping Frequently
• Kneeling Frequently
• Crouching Frequently
• Crawling Occasionally
• Reaching Frequently
• Handling Frequently
• Grasping Frequently
• Feeling Constantly
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly

Travel Requirements

• 10%