Surgical Technologist - Surgery

Lima Memorial Health System; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lima Memorial Health System in Ohio is seeking a Surgical Technologist to support perioperative services across multiple specialties. You will help with case preparation, verify equipment, move and position patients, and assist with draping under the surgeon’s guidance.

After training, you will join the on-call rotation with a 30-minute response time. Shifts are 12 hours and days vary; BLS is required and credentialing paths include surgical technology, LPN, or military training.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a surgical technology program, LPN program, or received formal military training as a surgical technician.
• BLS required; Graduate of surgical technology program preferred; or valid unrestricted LPN license for the State of Ohio plus 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technician; or verification of military training.
• Experience: Required to complete formal training.
• Skills: willingness to train in all facets of Surgical Services (CVOR, Ortho, General, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, Neuro, Vascular, Plastics, Hybrid, Robotics, Laser), strong communication, professionalism, flexibility, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in case preparation, including review of schedules and equipment availability.
• Move and position patients per surgeon guidelines; participate in time-outs to confirm procedure and surgeon.
• Drape patient per surgeon's guidelines and assist the surgeon with the case, including tissue retraction for visualization.
• Function across Surgical Services areas (General, Ortho, OB/GYN, Open Heart, Urology, Neuro, Vascular, ENT, Plastics, Robotics, Laser).
• Adapt to on-call rotation; on-call response time within 30 minutes; on-call frequency per departmental guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Flexibility

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Graduated surgical technology program

LPN program

Military training as surgical technician

Job description

Posted 10/26/2026

Shift: 12 hour shifts

Days: Days - Varies

Hours/Pay Period: 72 hours per pay period

On Call Requirement: No

Functioning within the Health System’s mission, values, objectives, procedures andpolicies, the Surgical Technologist functions within a collaborative approach along with all members of perioperative services to provide quality patient care. The Surgical Technologist assists in the delivery of care for the surgical patient. Case preparation responsibilities include schedule and booking sheet review to verify necessary equipment to be available and complete. The Surgical Technologist assists in moving and positioning patient per Surgeon’s guidelines; participates in time out to confirm procedure and surgeon; and drapes patient within surgeon’s guidelines. The Surgical Technologist also assists the Surgeon with the case as directed including providing retraction of tissue for optimal visualization, demonstrating retraction and instrument technique. The Surgical Technologist functions in all areas of Surgical Services including, but not limited to, General, Ortho, OB/GYN, Open Heart, Podiatry, Robotics, Urology, Neuro, Vascular, ENT, Plastics, Hybrid, Robotic and Laser cases. Judgments are made based upon clinical skills. Once training is completed, Surgical Technologist will be expected to be part of the on-call rotation in the respective area of training. On-call response time within 30 minutes required. On-call frequency will be determined in accordance with departmental guidelines.

Education

Must be a graduate of a surgical technology program, LPN program, or received formal military training as a surgical technician.

Licensure/Certification

• BLS required.
• Required:
• Graduate of surgical technology program. Certified Surgical Technologist preferred; or
• Valid unrestricted LPN license for the State of Ohio plus 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technician; or
• Verification of academic training in a military setting plus 2 years experience as a Surgical Technician.

Experience

Required to complete formal training.

Skills

Must have a willingness to train in all facets of Surgical Services including, but not limited to, CVOR, Ortho, General, OB/GYN, Urology, ENT, Neuro, Vascular, Plastics, Hybrid, Robotics, and Laser cases. Must be a highly motivated, dependable individual willing to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment. Must also have excellent interpersonal skills including the demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner with patients and their families, coworkers and physicians. A professional attitude and demeanor is required at all times. Must demonstrate flexibility with work schedule changes. Must also be able to work in a fast paced environment and quickly adapt to change throughout the shift. Must also possess strong organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.