Surgical Technologist- Parma OR

University Hospitals; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Paid time off

Job summary

University Hospitals Parma Medical Center OR Team is seeking a Surgical Technologist to maintain sterile technique, anticipate needs, and support the operating room team in Parma. This is the first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder.

You will perform scrub duties, prepare instruments, and assist with procedures while upholding PHI and department policies. Successful candidates will have completed an accredited program; BLS is required within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required).
• Certification preferred but not required.
• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation and surgical procedures.
• Ability to take direction and work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient age-specific nursing care to patients/families and assist with nursing interventions.
• Provide patient care in a primary scrub position.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in assigned operative procedures.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are present and in proper working condition.
• Provide labeled medications with correct doses on the sterile field.
• Support the operative team and follow patient care hand-off protocol.
• Participate in the quality improvement process.
• Pursue learning and self-improvement.

Skills

Asepsis knowledge

Surgical instruments

Teamwork

Technical equipment

Education

Accredited Surgical Technologist program

Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Parma OR (260004YO)

Surgical Technologist- Parma OR - ( 260004YO )

Join Our Team at University Hospitals Parma 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

A Brief Overview

The Surgical Technologist maintains sterile conditions, anticipates the needs of the surgical team, and ensures that all instruments and supplies are available and properly handled. The first level in the Surgical Technologist career ladder.

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

Work Experience

• Thorough knowledge of asepsis, instrumentation, suture and surgical procedures. (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)