Surgical Technologist- Westlake Surgery Center

University Hospitals; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Westlake is seeking a Surgical Technologist for their Surgery Center. The role involves providing patient care, assisting in surgical procedures, and ensuring the availability of necessary instruments. Candidates should be graduates of an accredited Surgical Technologist program and possess strong knowledge of asepsis and surgical procedures. A sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program required.
• CST or CORST certification preferred.
• BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient age-specific nursing care.
• Assist with technical responsibilities in operative procedures.
• Ensure instruments and supplies are present and functional.

Skills

Asepsis

Instrumentation

Surgical Procedures

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program

Surgical Technologist Certification (CST or CORST)

Job description

Job Description - Surgical Technologist- Westlake Surgery Center (2500056X)

Surgical Technologist- Westlake Surgery Center - ( 2500056X )

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.

Sign-on bonus of $2500 for new grad Surg Techs or $5k for 1+ years of external Surg Tech experience

Education

• Graduate from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (Required)
• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST or CORST) preferred but not 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)