Surgical Technologist: OR Support Specialist (Sign-On Bonus)

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a Surgical Technologist to prepare rooms, deliver instruments, and assist the surgeon during procedures. The role includes maintaining sterile fields, assisting with positioning, casting, draping, and handling specimens under RN supervision.

The position requires completion of an OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or a CAAPEP-accredited program or equivalent experience, with BLS, possible ST certification, and strong critical thinking.

Qualifications

• Completion of OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or
• 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

• Prepares for surgical cases by obtaining and preparing appropriate supplies, equipment and instruments, reviews surgeon's preferences to determine required items.
• Establishes and maintains a sterile field and presents instruments to the operating team.
• Delivers appropriate instruments/supplies utilizing proper principles of sterile technique.
• Acts as 2nd assistant to surgeon, performing duties related to draping and operative site exposure.
• Responsible for removal of all sharps and initials return card for verification.
• Can hold extremities and assist with casting and splinting.
• Mixes medications on the sterile field once verification by an RN.
• Assist with positioning and specimen handling as required.
• Can wash and thaw grafts and operate skin stapler for wound closure.
• Can assist in dislocation of joints as yearly competency is met.

Skills

Sterile field maintenance

Education

High School or GED

BLS – Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Surgical Technologist Certification preferred

CAAHEP-accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent

OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship

Job description

OhioHealth in Ohio is seeking a Surgical Technologist to prepare rooms, deliver instruments, and assist the surgeon during procedures. The role includes maintaining sterile fields, assisting with positioning, casting, draping, and handling specimens under RN supervision.

The position requires completion of an OhioHealth OR ST Fellowship or a CAAPEP-accredited program or equivalent experience, with BLS, possible ST certification, and strong critical thinking.