Certified Surgical Technologist Lead

The Ohio State University

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Certified Surgical Technologist is an essential member of the Labor & Delivery team, collaborating to support patient procedures performed in Labor & Delivery and in other spaces for the care of L&D patients. The role assists in surgical procedures by preparing the operating or procedural room, ensuring necessary instruments and supplies are available, and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures. The position also serves as a departmental clinical resource.

The Lead Certified Surgical Technologist handles instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during procedures, understands the procedure being performed, and anticipates the surgeon’s needs. The role requires expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic techniques and vigilance in maintaining the sterile field. The position carries out its duties to support patient-care outcomes, customer service, length of hospitalization, and costs, while reflecting cooperation, enthusiasm, and mutual respect.

The role is based at University Hospital in Labor & Delivery. It is a regular position scheduled for 36 hours on first shift.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Completion of a formal Surgical Technology Training Program.
• Current CST or TS-C certification.
• At least 2 years of surgical technology experience.
• Demonstrated competency to meet essential job functions.
• Maintain knowledge related to patient care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, and current policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Meet mandatory educational and health requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Trained CST preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating or procedural room for surgical procedures.
• Ensure necessary instruments and supplies are available.
• Support the surgical team throughout procedures.
• Handle the instruments, supplies, and equipment required during surgical procedures.
• Understand the procedure being performed and anticipate the surgeon’s needs.
• Maintain the sterile field using sterile and aseptic techniques.
• Serve as a departmental clinical resource.
• Demonstrate competency in essential job functions and maintain knowledge of patient-care issues, quality improvement, cost reduction, and current policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Meet mandatory educational and health requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED