Surgical Technologist - Impactful OR Team Member

Licking Memorial Health Systems; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark, OH is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons in the operating room under RN or physician supervision. The role requires preparing instrumentation, ensuring sterile technique, and supporting patient care across all ages from infants to elders.

You will work with a dedicated team to maintain patient safety, follow policies, and use state-of-the-art equipment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Surgical Technology required.
• Ability to assist in complex surgical procedures in the operating room.
• Ability to provide age-related care from infants through geriatrics.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with hospital staff, patients, families and guests.
• Commitment to patient safety and sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of instrumentation used in the OR suite.
• Protect equipment from damage due to improper handling or use troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Obtain and prepare supplies and equipment by physician preference for each case.
• Verify surgical site per protocol.
• Verify and label all medication from circulator on surgical field.
• Accurately collect and label tissue and surgical suites.

Skills

Instrumentation

Interpersonal skills

Patient safety

Education

Associates Degree in Surgical Technology

Tools

Electrosurgical equipment

Power equipment

Job description

Licking Memorial Health Systems in Newark, OH is seeking a Surgical Technologist to assist surgeons in the operating room under RN or physician supervision. The role requires preparing instrumentation, ensuring sterile technique, and supporting patient care across all ages from infants to elders.

You will work with a dedicated team to maintain patient safety, follow policies, and use state-of-the-art equipment.