Certified Surgical Tech, Operating Room, Full-time, First Shift

UC Health•West Chester, OH

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About The Position

UC Health is seeking a Certified Surgical Tech to perform specific tasks as a scrub technologist in an operating room. The role assists with maintaining surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment; supports positive customer relations; and applies the technical skills and competency appropriate to assigned cases. The position performs duties within its scope of responsibility and is accountable to the Clinical Nurse Manager of the Operating Room. The Surgical Tech prepares for and supports surgical procedures, including obtaining supplies and instruments, setting up sterile equipment, maintaining aseptic technique, and communicating relevant information to the surgical team. Under the surgeon’s supervision, the role may assist with suctioning, retractors, wound irrigation, skin closure, and cutting sutures. The position also supports patient care before and after procedures, processes case carts, assists with room cleaning and turnover, and follows safety and infection-control practices. The role promotes teamwork, professional behavior, patient advocacy, and participation in unit education. It also participates in the department’s on-call system, responds promptly to calls, and helps organize emergency cases.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification as a surgical technologist (CST).
6 months to 2 years of active experience.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Surgical Technology.

Responsibilities

Prepare for surgical procedures by checking daily assignments, reviewing and updating preference sheets, obtaining needed supplies and special instruments, and ensuring tables and case items are ready.
Set up sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment; maintain aseptic technique and correct any breaks in technique.
Demonstrate knowledge of assigned procedures and handle special supplies and equipment appropriately, including confirming proper function.
Communicate unavailable supplies or equipment to the surgeon before the procedure and provide pertinent information to relief personnel and other health team members.
Under the surgeon’s supervision, assist with suctioning secretions, holding retractors, skin closure, cutting sutures, and irrigating wounds.
Circulate for operative procedures under the supervision of an R.N.
Assist with patient care at the end of procedures, including preparing and cleansing the operative site, connecting drainage tubes, applying or assisting with sterile dressings, and transferring the patient safely.
Process case carts; disassemble tables and instruments; prepare dirty instruments for transport to SPD; dispose of trash and linen appropriately; and assist with room cleaning and case turnaround.
Promote a safe environment by following instrument, sharps, and sponge count policies; identifying and transferring specimens according to policy; checking equipment; correctly preparing and labeling medications; maintaining a clear operative field; and following universal precautions.
Provide appropriate patient communication and care, recognize individual and population-specific needs, respond to signs of abuse or neglect, and protect patient dignity and privacy.
Promote cooperation and teamwork, communicate courteously, share relevant information and knowledge, and adapt to change.
Participate in the on-call system, respond promptly to calls, and organize the needs of emergency cases.
Use safe judgment, good body mechanics, and patient-advocacy practices; acknowledge errors and take appropriate steps to correct them.
Assist with orientation of new personnel and participate in unit in-services and relevant committee work.