Surgical Technologist - Operating Room / OR (Days)

LMHS brand; Newark (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LMHS brand, located in Newark, Ohio, is looking for a Surgical Technologist for the Operating Room shift. The role entails assisting surgeons with instrumentation during various surgical procedures while ensuring sterile techniques and maintaining equipment. An Associate Degree in Surgical Technology is required for this position.

This full-time role involves essential responsibilities like verifying surgical sites, preparing supplies, and ensuring the safety and sterility of the Operating Room environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of instrumentation used in the OR suite is essential.
• Assist in maintaining clean equipment and surgical suites.
• Demonstrate knowledge and consistent practice of sterile technique.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons with instrumentation during surgical procedures.
• Prepare supplies and equipment based on physician preference.
• Verify surgical site and medications per protocol.

Skills

Knowledge of instrumentation used in the OR suite

Interpersonal skills

Demonstrate knowledge of sterile technique

Education

Associate Degree in Surgical Technology

Job description

Surgical Technologist - Operating Room / OR (Days)

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: SURGI009162

• Full-Time

Locations

• 1320 W. Main St.
  Newark, OH 43055, USA
• 2000 Tamarack Rd.
  Newark, OH 43055, USA

Position Summary

Under assessment and supervision of the Registered Nurse and/or physician and according to established policies and procedures, assists surgeons with instrumentation in performing various, complex technical surgical procedures in the Operating Room. Job requires the knowledge, skills and abilities to provide age-related care from infants through geriatric population. Must possess interpersonal skills to effectively interact with hospital staff, offices, patients, families and guests. Accountable to the patient and family for care provided, and to the director of surgical services for the totality of work performance. Meets all standards and requirements of the LMH universal job description

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

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Surgical Technology required.
• Assist in maintaining clean equipment and surgical suites
• Attend all mandatory in‑services
• Stocks rooms and returns unused supplies daily
• Policy & Procedure revisions assigned
• Use standard precautions
• Safe operation of all electrosurgical and power equipment
• Demonstrate knowledge and consistent practice of sterile technique
• LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.

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