Surgical Technologist: OR Support & Instrument Specialist

OhioHealth; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a Surgical Technologist to prepare the OR, deliver instruments, and assist the surgeon during procedures. The role includes acting as a 2nd assistant, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting post-procedure cleanup and equipment restocking.

The position requires completing an OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or equivalent training, with BLS and CST preferred. It entails 32 hours per week in a Surgery Main department, with opportunities to mentor new staff and

Qualifications

• Completion of OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or equivalent military training or 10+ years’ experience as a Surgery Technician.
• Graduated from an accredited (CAAHEP) surgical technologist school preferred or equivalent military training or 10+ years’ experience as a Surgery Technician.
• High school diploma or GED.
• BLS.
• ST certification preferred.
• Must demonstrate basic critical thinking skills on their introductory team.
• Perform primary role independently.
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate surgeon needs and communicates these with staff.
• Identify actual or potential emergency situations and intervene safely with assistance and/or supervision.
• Complete basic skills and competencies in 2-3 service lines as delineated in the Surgery Skill Competency Checklist.
• Independently scrub complex cases in 1-2 assigned service line specialties.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for surgical cases by obtaining and preparing appropriate supplies, equipment and instruments.
• Establish sterile field and present instruments to the operating team.
• Deliver instruments and supplies to the surgeon and team intraoperatively.
• Act as 2nd assistant and assist with draping and exposure.
• Assist with positioning, casting, and handling specimens.
• Mix medications on the sterile field under RN verification.
• Assist with room turnover and post-procedure cleaning and restocking.
• Mentor new associates and support unit operations for efficiency.

Skills

Critical thinking

Anticipate needs

Team communication

Sterile technique

Attention to detail

Education

CAAHEP Surgical Technologist program

High school diploma or GED

BLS

ST certification preferred

10+ years' experience as Surgery Technician

Job description

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a Surgical Technologist to prepare the OR, deliver instruments, and assist the surgeon during procedures. The role includes acting as a 2nd assistant, maintaining sterile fields, and supporting post-procedure cleanup and equipment restocking.

The position requires completing an OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or equivalent training, with BLS and CST preferred. It entails 32 hours per week in a Surgery Main department, with opportunities to mentor new staff and