Surgical Technologist- Lake West OR

University Hospitals; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$5k sign-on bonus for external

$2,500 sign-on bonus for new grads

Job summary

University Hospitals Lake West Medical Center is seeking an experienced Surgical Technologist to join the OR team. You will operate as a primary scrub in the operating room, assisting surgeons and maintaining sterile technique while ensuring patient safety and efficient procedures.

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program with certification preferred. The role includes a sign-on bonus for externals and new grads, competitive salary, benefits, PTO, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, age appropriate care as a scrub tech in the OR.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in operative procedures.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are ready and in working condition.
• Maintain PHI security and comply with UH policies.

Skills

Asepsis knowledge

Team collaboration

Surgical tech experience

Education

Surgical Technologist program

Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Lake West OR (2500078T)

Surgical Technologist- Lake West OR - ( 2500078T )

Join Our Team at University Hospitals Lake West 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

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)